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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Oakland via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Berkeley?

The distance between Palm Desert and Berkeley is 464 miles. The road distance is 495 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $900 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Berkeley bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Berkeley is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Palm Desert to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 703+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Palm Desert to Berkeley - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 53m
$198–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
13h 23m
$76–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
16h 51m
$170–346
Drive 492.1 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Berkeleycar 492.1 mi
8h 16m
$90–130
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2h 30m
$282–864
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
16h 55m
$215–405
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
16h 56m
$134–181
Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
17h 1m
$195–378

Palm Desert to Berkeley by bus, foot, and subway

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.5 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Downtown Berkeley via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 5 times a week.

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