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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 42m
    $549–661

  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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    13h 25m

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    12h 50m
    $142–226

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    14h 1m
    $144–233

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 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 Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 13h 25m.

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