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How to get fromPaso Robles to Palm Desertby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Paso Robles to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 11m

  2. Drive  324.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Palm Desertcar car 324.9 mi
    5h 36m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 18m

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    7h 22m
    $83–325

  5. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain 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
    13h 26m
    $197–291

  6. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    14h 9m
    $153–233

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    10h 37m
    $374–840

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 11h 11m.

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