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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station 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
    9h 48m

  2. Drive  284.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nipomo to Palm Desertcar car 284.7 mi
    5h 5m
    $52–75

  3. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    6h 52m
    $388–715

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    8h 14m
    $283–714

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Nipomo to Palm Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Guadalupe Amtrak Station, 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 drive from Nipomo to Palm Desert in around 5h 5m.

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