The average bus between Gilbert and Palm Desert takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gilbert 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Gilbert and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilbert is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Elliot Rd & Priest Dr and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Gilbert 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilbert to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Gilbert station and arriving at Palm Desert station via Indio Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Gilbert to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Valley Metro, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Gilbert to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Valley Metro, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Gilbert and Palm Desert is 427.2 km. The road distance is 459 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.