What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms is to line 4 bus which costs $1 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Thousand Palms?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Monterey at Fred Waring and arriving at Ramon at Thelma. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms?

The distance between Palm Desert and Thousand Palms is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms without a car is to line 4 bus which takes 27 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms?

The line 4 bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Ramon at Thelma takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Thousand Palms bus from?

Palm Desert to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Monterey at Fred Waring station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Thousand Palms bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Ramon at Thelma station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Thousand Palms is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms.

Where can I stay near Thousand Palms?

There are 2340+ hotels available in Thousand Palms.

Palm Desert to Thousand Palms - 3 ways to travel via line 4 bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms by bus, taxi, or car

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

Line 4 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Ramon at Thelma4
27 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms7.8 mi
11 min
$30–40
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Thousand Palms7.8 mi
11 min
$2–3

Palm Desert to Thousand Palms by bus

105Weekly Buses

27 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Sunline Transit operates a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Ramon at Thelma hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 27 min.

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