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

The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert is to line 152 bus and subway and bus and line 11 bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Fernando Valley and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Fernando Valley and Palm Desert is 144 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert without a car is to bus and line 11 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.

Bus or fly from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert bus arrive?

San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.

Can I drive from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 11m
$203–623
Line 152 bus, subway, bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Stationbus 152
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus 11
6h 28m
$25–40
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus 11
5h 54m
$35–67
Train, bus via Fontana
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
7h 46m
$58–78
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from San Fernando Valley to Palm Desertcar 141.9 mi
2h 30m
$26–38
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 21m
$51–81
Line 152 bus, subway, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Stationbus 152
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 42m
$46–65

San Fernando Valley to Palm Desert by bus and foot

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Distance: 143.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 54m.

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