There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Studio City by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
5h 3m$22–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso / ...
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
5h 3m$68–99Drive 132.9 mi
- Drive from Palm Desert to Studio Citycar 132.9 mi
2h 19m$25–35Fly, subway, line 240 bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus
3h 7m$207–623Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 12m$35–49Bus #2
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
5h 54m$54–70
Palm Desert to Studio City by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Studio City is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Studio City is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Studio City. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Ventura / Ventura Pl via Indio Bus Station and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Studio City is 155 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Studio City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Palm Desert to Studio City, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Studio City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert to Studio City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Studio City is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Palm Desert to Studio City.
There are 3157+ hotels available in Studio City.
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 $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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