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How to get fromPalm Desert to Apple Valleyby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Apple Valley by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 3m
    $72–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Cal State San Bernardinobus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15 / ...
    6h 5m
    $4–16

  3. Drive 100.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Apple Valleycar car 100.3 mi
    1h 58m
    $19–27

  4. Bus via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    6h 45m
    $48–75

  5. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    7h 24m
    $4–16

Palm Desert to Apple Valley by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd via Varner at Harry Oliver, Cal State San Bernardino, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 6h 5m.

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