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How to get fromVentura to Palm Desertby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to Palm Desert by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak 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
    6h 37m
    $68–116

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 41m
    $32–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 4m
    $88–127

  4. Drive 187.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ventura to Palm Desertcar car 187.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $35–50

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 21m
    $256–683

Ventura to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 4m.

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