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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Desertby subway, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Desert by subway, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Subway, bus, line 11 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    5h 3m
    $22–43

  2. 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 53m
    $57–76

  3. Drive 130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Desertcar car 130.8 mi
    2h 15m
    $24–35

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 48m
    $23–38

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 2m
    $44–63

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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