There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Tustin by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 41m$42–59Drive 102.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Tustincar 102.8 mi
1h 53m$19–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 49m$65–94
Palm Desert to Tustin by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Tustin is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Tustin is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Tustin station. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Tustin is 115 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Tustin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Palm Desert to Tustin, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Tustin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Desert to Tustin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Tustin is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Palm Desert to Tustin.
There are 1624+ hotels available in Tustin.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Tustin, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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