What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino Transit Center and Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Riverside to Palm Desert?

The distance between Riverside and Palm Desert is 96 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Riverside to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Palm Desert bus from?

Riverside to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Where does the Riverside to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Riverside to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Palm Desert is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Riverside to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Riverside to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 14 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Palm Desert by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
4h 17m
$2–4
Drive 69.6 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Palm Desertcar 69.6 mi
1h 16m
$13–19
Bus, line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus
2. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Monterey at Park Viewbus 14
4h 50m
$4–8
Line 20 bus, line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Central + Magnolia to Riverside University Medical Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to 2nd St. 1540 at Walmartbus 31
3. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
4h 57m
$4–6

Riverside to Palm Desert by bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Sunline Transit operates a bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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