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How to get fromSalton City to Palm Desertby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salton City to Palm Desert by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 8 bus, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Salton City to 66th at Date Palmtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from 66th at Date Palm to Coachella Transit Hubbus bus 8
    3. Take the bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    2h 7m
    $88–103

  2. Drive 45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salton City to Palm Desertcar car 45.2 mi
    57 min
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salton City to Palm Deserttaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    57 min
    $150–190

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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Salton City to Palm Desert. However, you can take the taxi to 66th at Date Palm, take the line 8 bus to Coachella Transit Hub, then take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey. Alternatively, you can drive from Salton City to Palm Desert in around 57 min.

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