There are 3 ways to get from Newport Coast to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 22m$78–103Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Coast to Palm Desertcar 111.2 mi
2h 1m$21–30Line 47 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fairview-Arlington to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 47
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 5m$54–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Coast to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Coast to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport Coast station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Newport Coast and Palm Desert is 136 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Coast to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Newport Coast to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Newport Coast to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Newport Coast to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Coast to Palm Desert is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Newport Coast to Palm Desert.
There are 2418+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Newport Coast, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fairview-Arlington to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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