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How to get fromMoorpark to Palm Desertby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Moorpark to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 54m
    $58–97

  2. Drive 165 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Moorpark to Palm Desertcar car 165 mi
    2h 53m
    $31–44

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 19m
    $58–78

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BUR - PSP
    5h 26m
    $103–381

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 15m
    $31–48

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 34m
    $181–635

Moorpark to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Moorpark to Palm Desert. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moorpark to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via L.A. Union Station, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 19m.

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