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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Palm Desertby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 23m
    $43–61

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    5h 53m
    $13–17

  3. Drive 110 mi

    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Palm Desertcar car 110 mi
    2h 11m
    $21–29

  4. Line 91 bus, line 83 bus, line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 13m
    $41–56

San Juan Capistrano to Palm Desert by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission 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 13m.

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