What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to La Jolla?

The distance between Palm Desert and La Jolla is 215 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 50m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Palm Desert to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to La Jolla bus from?

Palm Desert to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to La Jolla bus arrive?

Palm Desert to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to La Jolla is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Palm Desert to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2166+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Palm Desert to La Jolla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 50m
$67–124
Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to La Jollacar 117.4 mi
2h 24m
$22–31
Bus via El Centro
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 45m
$32–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 29m
$22–37

Palm Desert to La Jolla by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 7h 45m.

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