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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Ensenada is to drive which costs $650 - $950 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Ensenada is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $650 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Ensenada?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Ensenada. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Ensenada via Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Ensenada?

The distance between Palm Desert and Ensenada is 420 km. The road distance is 320.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Ensenada without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $750 - $1300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Palm Desert to Ensenada, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Ensenada bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Ensenada bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Ensenada bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Ensenada?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Ensenada is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Palm Desert to Ensenada.

Where can I stay near Ensenada?

There are 460+ hotels available in Ensenada.

Palm Desert to Ensenada - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Ensenada by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Ensenadabus
8h 20m
$774–1,273
Drive 320.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Ensenadacar 320.6 km
4h 2m
$657–949
Bus via Ensenada
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Ensenadabus
11h 16m
$684–1,573

Palm Desert to Ensenada by bus and foot

13Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

$774Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Ensenada via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 8h 20m.

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