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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Napa is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Napa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Napa?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Napa. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Napa?

The distance between Palm Desert and Napa is 503 miles. The road distance is 515.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Napa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Palm Desert to Napa, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Napa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Napa?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Napa is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Palm Desert to Napa.

Where can I stay near Napa?

There are 273+ hotels available in Napa.

Palm Desert to Napa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Palm Desert to Napa by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus
4h 59m
$200–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
15h 35m
$84–170
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 Martineztrain
4. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
19h 33m
$234–438
Drive 512.7 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Napacar 512.7 mi
8h 48m
$94–136
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus
4h 36m
$294–819
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, line 21 bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PSP - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Suisun City Train Depot to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus
5h 46m
$128–461
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PSP - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 28m
$191–730
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
19h 2m
$136–186
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
19h 39m
$213–409
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
19h 47m
$190–379

Palm Desert to Napa by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 499.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oakland, West Oakland, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 15h 35m.

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