What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $13 - $18 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Clemente and Palm Desert is 145 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus from?

San Clemente to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico station.

Where does the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus arrive?

San Clemente to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Palm Desert is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from San Clemente to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

San Clemente to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 40m
$44–62
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 6m
$14–18
Drive 112.2 mi
1. Drive from San Clemente to Palm Desertcar 112.2 mi
2h 17m
$21–30
Line 91 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 91
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 45m
$41–56

San Clemente to Palm Desert by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 45m.

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