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How to get fromPalm Desert to Downeyby plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Downey by plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    2h 19m
    $169–610

  2. Drive 116.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Downeycar car 116.5 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–31

  3. Bus via Fullerton (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 35m
    $42–59

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 9m
    $69–99

  5. Bus, line 460 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    5h 29m
    $40–55

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus El Paso
    6h 12m
    $52–68

  7. Line 11 bus, bus, tram, line 127 bus

    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 Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Centerbus bus 127
    6h 23m
    $24–45

Palm Desert to Downey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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