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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Rosarito is to drive which costs $600 - $900 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Rosarito is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $600 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Rosarito via Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Rosarito?

The distance between Palm Desert and Rosarito is 383 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Rosarito without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $650 - $1200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Palm Desert to Rosarito, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Rosarito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Rosarito bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Rosarito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Rosarito?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Rosarito is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Palm Desert to Rosarito.

Where can I stay near Rosarito?

There are 498+ hotels available in Rosarito.

Palm Desert to Rosarito - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Rosarito by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 26m
Drive 238.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Rosaritocar 238.1 km
2h 57m
$606–875
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Rosaritobus
8h 46m
$684–1,124

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Distance: 383.1 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Rosarito via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 8h 46m.

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