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How to get fromPalm Desert to San Fernandoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to San Fernando by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 48m
    $72–105

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angelesbus bus
    6h 2m
    $22–43

  3. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m
    $45–63

  4. Drive 139.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Fernandocar car 139.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $26–37

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PSP - BUR
    4h 50m
    $108–438

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Glenoaks / Griswoldbus bus 92
    7h 10m
    $52–68

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4h 4m
    $212–631

Palm Desert to San Fernando by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours.

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