What is the cheapest way to get from Vista to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Vista to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vista to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Vista to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Vista to Palm Desert?

The distance between Vista and Palm Desert is 177 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vista to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Vista to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Vista to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to Palm Desert bus from?

Vista to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Vista to Palm Desert bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vista to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Palm Desert is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Vista to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Vista 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
6h 13m
$48–70
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Vista to Palm Desertcar 86.3 mi
1h 50m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
7h 6m
$60–90
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
8h 34m
$18–25

Vista to Palm Desert by tram, train, and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 6m.

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