What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Center and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Center to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Valley Center to Palm Desert?

The distance between Valley Center and Palm Desert is 199 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.

How do I travel from Valley Center to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valley Center to Palm Desert bus from?

Valley Center to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Valley Center to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Valley Center to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Valley Center to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Center to Palm Desert is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Valley Center to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Valley Center to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Center to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 33m
$50–76
Drive 82.5 mi
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1. Drive from Valley Center to Palm Desertcar 82.5 mi
1h 56m
$16–22
Train, bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 16m
$20–32
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 54m
$64–95

Valley Center to Palm Desert by bus, tram, and train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.4 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 54m.

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