There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Visalia by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
9h 32m$48–80Drive 301.2 mi
- Drive from Palm Desert to Visaliacar 301.2 mi
5h 9m$55–80Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane PSP - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
6h 55m$254–819Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
9h 33m$62–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
9h 41m$92–142Bus via Goshen
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Goshenbus San Ysidro
11h 32m$102–143Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
7h 44m$233–669
Palm Desert to Visalia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Visalia is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Visalia is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Visalia station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Visalia Transit Station via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Visalia is 327 miles. The road distance is 302.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Visalia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Palm Desert to Visalia, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Visalia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert to Visalia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Visalia is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Palm Desert to Visalia.
There are 80+ hotels available in Visalia.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Visalia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Visalia Transit Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 (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
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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