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How to get fromPalm Desert to Riversideby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Riverside by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Indio, CAtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2h 50m
    $62–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    4h 2m
    $4

  3. Drive 69.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Riversidecar car 69.9 mi
    1h 16m
    $13–19

  4. Bus, line 31 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Second + Commerce to Riverside University Medical Centerbus bus 31
    3. Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to Central + De Anzabus bus 20
    4h 50m
    $4–6

Palm Desert to Riverside by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

Sunline Transit operates a bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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