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How to get fromPalm Desert to Van Nuysby plane, bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2h 41m
    $204–619

  2. Line 11 bus, bus, subway

    cheapest
    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 North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus 154 / ...
    5h 11m
    $24–40

  3. 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 42m
    $72–105

  4. Drive 136.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Van Nuyscar car 136.8 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–37

  5. 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 43m
    $113–435

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 19m
    $45–64

  7. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 20
    7h 30m
    $52–70

Palm Desert to Van Nuys by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, 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.

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