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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Palm Desertby bus, subway, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Palm Desert by bus, subway, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Line 240 bus, subway, bus, line 11 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 155 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    5h 10m
    $24–45

  2. Drive 135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Palm Desertcar car 135.9 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–36

  3. Line 237 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 41m
    $204–625

  4. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 9m
    $46–65

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 10m
    $54–72

  6. 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 58m
    $59–78

Sherman Oaks to Palm Desert by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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