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How to get fromPalmdale to Palm Desertby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Palm Desert by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 11m
    $30–51

  2. Drive  132.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Palm Desertcar car 132.7 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–35

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h
    $60–81

  4. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 9m

Palmdale to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Palm Desert. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, then take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via L.A. Union Station, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 8h.

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