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How to get fromVenice Beach to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    1h 32m
    $224–645

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 15m
    $22–38

  3. 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
    7h 13m
    $60–79

  4. Drive 135.3 mi

    1. Drive from Venice Beach to Palm Desertcar car 135.3 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  5. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 30m
    $44–63

  6. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 70 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 27m
    $22–39

Venice Beach to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Venice Beach, 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 Venice / Washington to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 15m.

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