What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at 1st & Shelter F S via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 and Norwalk Station Bay 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Long Beach?

The distance between Palm Desert and Long Beach is 146 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach without a car is to bus and tram via Los Angeles which takes 5h 21m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Long Beach bus from?

Palm Desert to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Long Beach bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Long Beach is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Palm Desert to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 871+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Palm Desert to Long Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
2h 47m
$261–612
Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Long Beachcar 122.2 mi
2h 18m
$21–31
Bus, tram via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 21m
$22–33
Bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
7h 2m
$56–76
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 37m
$22–43
Bus, line 173 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
6h 46m

Palm Desert to Long Beach by bus, foot, and tram

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to 1st & Shelter F S via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Norwalk Station, and Norwalk Station Bay 11 in around 6h 46m.

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