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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Fresno is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Fresno is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $240 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Fresno?

The distance between Palm Desert and Fresno is 294 miles. The road distance is 338.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Fresno without a car is to bus via Anaheim which takes 9h 53m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Palm Desert to Fresno, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Fresno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Fresno?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Fresno is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $240 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Anaheim, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Fresno bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Fresno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Fresno?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Fresno is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Palm Desert to Fresno.

Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 142+ hotels available in Fresno.

Palm Desert to Fresno - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Fresno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane PSP - FAT
4h 51m
$248–807
Drive 337 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Fresnocar 337 mi
5h 40m
$62–89
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
9h 53m
$65–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 55m
$80–126
Bus, train
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 bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus
11h 12m
$98–147
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresnobus Guadalajara
12h 12m
$78–111

Palm Desert to Fresno by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 53m.

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