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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Carmel is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Carmel is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 57m and costs $320 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Carmel?

The distance between Palm Desert and Carmel is 553 miles. The road distance is 443.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Carmel without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 14h 5m and costs $240 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Palm Desert to Carmel, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Carmel bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Carmel is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Palm Desert to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.

Palm Desert to Carmel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 13m
$224–449
Drive 440.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Carmelcar 440.5 mi
7h 40m
$81–117
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 Salinastrain
14h 5m
$245–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 57m
$118–184
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
4h 57m
$324–919
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 45m
$138–289
Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 55m
$160–317
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
16h 59m
$132–285

Palm Desert to Carmel by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

15h 57mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 15h 57m.

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