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How to get fromPalm Desert to Californiaby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to California by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Line 11 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    4h 11m
    $20–31

  2. Drive  121.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Los Angelescar car 121.9 mi
    2h 4m
    $23–33

  3. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 37m
    $178–380

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 21m

  5. Line 11 bus, bus via El Monte Station Upper Level

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 32m
    $22–42

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 44m
    $54–74

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2h 19m
    $204–619

Palm Desert to California by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Indio Bus Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours.

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