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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxnard to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 5m
    $57–92

  2. Drive  180.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxnard to Palm Desertcar car 180.2 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–48

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    $60–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 47m
    $213–637

  5. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    6h 18m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3103
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    7h 47m
    $79–106

Oxnard to Palm Desert by train, foot, and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Oxnard to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles, Adams / Compton, Main / 7th, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 47m.

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