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How to get fromSanta Paula to Palm Desertby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 16m

  2. Drive 182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Paula to Palm Desertcar car 182.3 mi
    3h 14m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 2m
    $64–88

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    7h 48m
    $69–122

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  • Distance: 218.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Oxnard, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 16m.

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