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How to get fromStudio City to Palm Desertby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Studio City to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 57m
    $24–40

  2. Drive  132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Studio City to Palm Desertcar car 132.8 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–35

  3. Line 240 bus, subway, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h
    $206–627

  4. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 55m
    $36–50

  5. Line 218 bus, line 16 bus, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to San Vicente / Gracie Allenbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from San Vicente / Beverly to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 16
    3. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles 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
    6h 42m
    $54–70

  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 45m
    $59–78

Studio City to Palm Desert by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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