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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Encino by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 34m
    $68–99

  2. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    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 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 46m
    $24–45

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 41m
    $46–65

  4. Drive 139.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Encinocar car 139.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $26–37

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway, line 240 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus
    3h 41m
    $177–623

  6. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 240 bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    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 Downtownbus 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 44m
    $38–60

  7. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 240 bus #2

    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 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Pershing Square Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    6h 23m
    $54–70

  8. 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
    $109–440

Palm Desert to Encino by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160 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 $35–50 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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