What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Huntington Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Orange-Main via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach?

The distance between Palm Desert and Huntington Beach is 147 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Huntington Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Huntington Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Huntington Beach is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach.

Where can I stay near Huntington Beach?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Huntington Beach.

Palm Desert to Huntington Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Huntington Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso / ...
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
4h 11m
$115–159
Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Huntington Beachcar 116.4 mi
2h 9m
$22–31
Bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Mainbus 25
5h 21m
$39–54

Palm Desert to Huntington Beach by bus

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5h 21mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Orange-Main via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 in around 5h 21m.

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