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How to get fromPalm Desert to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, subway, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, subway, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 11 bus, bus, subway

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    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 Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5h 8m
    $22–38

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 8m
    $67–97

  3. Drive 130.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 130.9 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–35

  4. Fly, subway

    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
    3h 15m
    $206–621

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 18m
    $44–68

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 24m
    $22–43

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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