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How to get fromVan Nuys to Palm Desertby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys 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
    5h 6m
    $49–79

  2. Bus, subway, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood 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 9m
    $24–45

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    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 37m
    $56–76

  4. Drive 136.7 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Palm Desertcar car 136.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–36

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 11m
    $203–623

  6. Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / Mainbus bus 720
    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
    7h 12m
    $54–70

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BUR - PSP
    4h 44m
    $96–358

Van Nuys to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 12m.

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