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

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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, train, or tram

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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
    4h 38m
    $248–807

  2. Bus, train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Washington Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    12h 51m
    $50–80

  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 Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 53m

  4. Drive  337 mi

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 55m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus
    12h 45m
    $80–119

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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) 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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