There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 45m$22–38Bus, 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
4h 45m$67–97Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Stationcar 131.2 mi
2h 15m$24–35Fly, subway
- 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
2h 52m$206–621Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 53m$44–61Bus #2
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
5h 35m$52–68
Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Universal City/Studio City Station is 153 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Palm Desert to Universal City/Studio City Station.
There are 2687+ hotels available in Universal City/Studio City Station.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Universal City/Studio City Station, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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