What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $15 - $20 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

The distance between Oceanside and Palm Desert is 167 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.

How do I travel from Oceanside to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Palm Desert bus from?

Oceanside to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Oceanside to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Palm Desert is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Oceanside to Palm Desert.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oceanside to Palm Desert?

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Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2325+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Oceanside to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m
$45–69
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 30m
$15–20
Drive 91.5 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Palm Desertcar 91.5 mi
1h 56m
$17–25
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 20m
$57–86

Oceanside to Palm Desert by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 20m.

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