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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Monte Bus Stop and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Carson to Palm Desert?

The distance between Carson and Palm Desert is 139 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Carson to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Carson to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Where does the Carson to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Carson to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Can I drive from Carson to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Palm Desert is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Carson to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2456+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Carson to Palm Desert - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Palm Desert by bus, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus, tram, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 18m
$84–336
Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Palm Desertcar 126.2 mi
2h 15m
$23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
5h 34m
$30–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
7h 9m
$58–76
Line 205 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Carson to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Westbus 205
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
6h 28m
$27–70
Line 205 bus, bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Carson to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Westbus 205
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50m

Carson to Palm Desert by bus and foot

19Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carson to Palm Desert.

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Monte Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 34m.

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