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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carson and Palm Desert takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carson to Palm Desert. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 34m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Carson to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Carson and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carson is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 5:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Olive / 5th and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesGreyhound USASunline Transit5h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carson to Palm Desert? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carson to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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