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How to get fromPalm Desert to Morro Bayby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Morro Bay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 58m
    $309–661

  2. Drive 319 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Morro Baycar car 319 mi
    5h 46m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 44m
    $118–215

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 6238
    13h 7m

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    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 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    12h 55m
    $137–250

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 6238
    14h 40m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Morro Bay Park via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 13h 7m.

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