What is the cheapest way to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Airport-Arrival Terminal and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor-Macarthur and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert?

The distance between Airport-Arrival Terminal and Palm Desert is 124 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

How do I travel from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert without a car is to line 43 bus and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert bus from?

Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Macarthur station.

Where does the Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2460+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert - 3 ways to travel via line 43 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), car, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 43 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 243 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 18m
Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert107.3 mi
1h 55m
$20–29
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Santa Ana Airport to Palm Desert107.5 mi
1h 56m
$330–460

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 122.8 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Airport-Arrival Terminal, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 18m.

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