There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Line 43 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 18m$34–54Drive 107.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desertcar 107.5 mi
1h 57m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Palm Desert107.5 mi
1h 57m
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor-Macarthur and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Palm Desert is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert without a car is to line 43 bus and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Macarthur station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Palm Desert.
There are 1691+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Palm Desert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Palm Desert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.