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How to get fromPalm Desert to Julianby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Julian by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    9h 13m
    $32–67

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdcar car
    2. Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    2h 23m
    $15–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    9h 40m
    $70–135

  4. Drive 87.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Juliancar car 87.2 mi
    1h 57m
    $16–23

Palm Desert to Julian by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 9h 13m.

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