What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Livermore?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Livermore is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Livermore?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Livermore is to fly and BART and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Livermore?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Livermore?

The distance between Palm Desert and Livermore is 494 miles. The road distance is 459.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Livermore without a car is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Livermore?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Palm Desert to Livermore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Livermore bus from?

Palm Desert to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Livermore bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Livermore?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Livermore is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Palm Desert to Livermore.

Where can I stay near Livermore?

There are 72+ hotels available in Livermore.

Palm Desert to Livermore - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Desert to Livermore by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4h 7m
$205–390
Drive 457.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Livermorecar 457.2 mi
7h 37m
$84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 2m
$88–171
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
4. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
17h 12m
$203–386
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Livermore / Transit Center EBbus
3h 17m
$295–817
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain
4h 6m
$113–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus
3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
16h 35m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
17h 18m
$182–357
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
17h 26m
$158–327

Palm Desert to Livermore by bus and foot

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15h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.3 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 15h 2m.

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