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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Palm Desertby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus via Anaheim

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 20m
    $93–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 42m
    $71–117

  3. Drive 400.8 mi

    1. Drive from Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Center to Palm Desertcar car 400.8 mi
    7h 12m
    $74–106

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FAT - PSP
    8h 13m
    $265–830

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 55m
    $138–197

  6. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar car
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 49m
    $488–515

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 46m
    $103–134

Yosemite National Park to Palm Desert by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 20m.

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