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How to get fromPalm Desert to Lancasterby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Lancaster by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    7h 23m
    $76–111

  2. Drive 140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Lancastercar car 140.7 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    7h 28m
    $32–52

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    7h 37m
    $53–82

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    7h 39m
    $30–57

Palm Desert to Lancaster by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Lancaster. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Lancaster via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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