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How to get fromSan Fernando to Palm Desertby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando to Palm Desert by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 36m
    $23–41

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 37m
    $56–76

  3. Drive 139.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Fernando to Palm Desertcar car 139.2 mi
    2h 27m
    $26–37

  4. Line 224 bus, subway, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Truman / Wolfskill to Lankershim / Chandlerbus bus 224
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 30m
    $41–65

  5. Line 224 bus, subway, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Truman / Wolfskill to Lankershim / Chandlerbus bus 224
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus 76 / ...
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    6h 36m
    $24–42

San Fernando to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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