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How to get fromPalm Desert to Fresnoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Fresno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PSP - FAT
    5h 20m
    $248–807

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    9h 58m
    $56–111

  3. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    9h 53m
    $78–131

  4. Drive 337 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Fresnocar car 337 mi
    5h 40m
    $62–89

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    10h 2m
    $90–136

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    11h 16m
    $99–161

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    11h 58m
    $90–146

Palm Desert to Fresno by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 2 hours. 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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