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How to get fromPalm Desert to Encinoby bus, subway, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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

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  1. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 240 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
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    5h 34m
    $22–34

  2. Drive  139.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Encinocar car 139.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $26–37

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 574 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Aviation Blvd and W Arbor Vitae St to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus
    3h 22m
    $199–612

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 42m
    $35–49

  5. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 240 bus via El Monte

    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
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    4. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    6h 3m
    $22–37

  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
    7h 7m
    $58–78

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PSP - BUR
    5h 14m
    $99–380

Palm Desert to Encino by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours.

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