Rome2Rio

How to get fromMorro Bay to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Palm Desert

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    6h 34m
    $308–664

  2. Drive 318.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Palm Desertcar car 318.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $59–85

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    11h 33m

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo 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
    12h 28m
    $118–214

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    12h 28m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 11h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers