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How to get fromPalm Desert to Studio Cityby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Studio City by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 3m
    $24–35

  2. Drive  132.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Studio Citycar car 132.9 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–35

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway, line 240 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus bus
    3h 11m
    $207–623

  4. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 16m

  5. Line 11 bus, bus, subway

    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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    4. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5h 33m
    $26–42

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    6h 44m
    $58–78

  7. 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 44m
    $104–410

Palm Desert to Studio City by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) hourly.

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