There are 2 ways to get from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus, line 47 bus
best- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-South Coastbus 47
4h 45m$37–50Drive 109 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to South Coast Plazacar 109 mi
1h 58m$20–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Fairview-South Coast via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Palm Desert and South Coast Plaza is 122 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza without a car is to bus and line 47 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza, including transfers.
Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Palm Desert to South Coast Plaza.
There are 1419+ hotels available in South Coast Plaza.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and South Coast Plaza, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to South Coast Plaza via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Fairview-South Coast in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-South Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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