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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 17m
    $22–44

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    7h 21m
    $60–79

  3. Drive 139.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Palm Desertcar car 139.5 mi
    2h 27m
    $26–37

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 49m
    $197–614

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 29m
    $46–72

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 59m
    $23–39

Pacific Palisades to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 17m.

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