What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Monterey at Fred Waring and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Varner at Harry Oliver and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead?

The distance between Palm Desert and Lake Arrowhead is 98 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to line 14 bus and bus and taxi which takes 3h 28m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead bus from?

Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead.

Where can I stay near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 523+ hotels available in Lake Arrowhead.

Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead - 3 ways to travel via line 14 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 14 bus, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 14
2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Cal State San Bernardinobus 10
3. Take the taxi from Cal State San Bernardino to Lake Arrowheadtaxi
3h 28m
$56–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
5h 26m
$4–10
Drive 85.5 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Lake Arrowheadcar 85.5 mi
1h 36m
$16–23

Palm Desert to Lake Arrowhead by bus

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 5h 26m.

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