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How to get fromModesto to Palm Desertby bus, subway, plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Palm Desert by bus, subway, plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    6h 4m
    $193–394

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Coltonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    15h 37m
    $55–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    12h 21m
    $93–122

  4. Drive  429.7 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Palm Desertcar car 429.7 mi
    7h 16m
    $79–114

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 5m
    $293–821

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    6h 5m
    $107–379

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    6h 34m
    $292–881

  8. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 34m
    $82–141

  9. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 44m
    $120–186

Modesto to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Huntington Park, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 21m.

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