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How to get fromPalm Desert to Rancho Palos Verdesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthornebus bus
    3h 46m
    $199–612

  2. Bus, line 344 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    6h 45m
    $20–39

  3. Bus, train

    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 bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Drbus bus 448
    6h 22m
    $70–101

  4. Bus, line 344 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    6h 25m
    $24–41

  5. Drive 136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Rancho Palos Verdescar car 136.1 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–36

  6. Bus, line 344 bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    7h 37m
    $44–70

Palm Desert to Rancho Palos Verdes by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Palos Verdes / Barkentine via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Flower / 7th, and Harbor Gateway Transit Center in around 6h 25m.

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