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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Pasadena is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Pasadena?

The distance between Palm Desert and Pasadena is 134 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Pasadena without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $95.

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

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

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

Palm Desert to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Pasadena bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Pasadena is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Palm Desert to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Palm Desert to Pasadena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain
3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 4m
$65–94
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 41m
$22–38
Drive 117.7 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Pasadenacar 117.7 mi
2h 3m
$22–31
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
2h 48m
$206–621
Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 51m
$44–68
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 57m
$22–43

Palm Desert to Pasadena by bus, foot, and tram (Flixbus)

12Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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