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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Newport Beach is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Newport Beach is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Newport-18Th via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Newport Beach?

The distance between Palm Desert and Newport Beach is 148 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Newport Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Palm Desert to Newport Beach, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Newport Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Newport Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Newport Beach is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Palm Desert to Newport Beach.

Where can I stay near Newport Beach?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Newport Beach.

Palm Desert to Newport Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 43 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Newport Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
4h 9m
$100–140
Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Newport Beachcar 113.8 mi
2h 4m
$21–30
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Newport-18Thbus 43
4h 32m
$37–51

Palm Desert to Newport Beach by bus

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Newport-18Th via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 4h 32m.

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