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

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Palm Desert by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    6h 32m
    $548–664

  2. Drive  318.9 mi

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

  3. 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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 48m

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 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, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 48m.

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