What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert is to bus via San Jose which costs $80 - $110 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Redwood City Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Palm Desert is 470 miles. The road distance is 476.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 12h 23m and costs $80 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Palm Desert bus from?

Silicon Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Palm Desert is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2397+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Silicon Valley to Palm Desert - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SFO - PSP
2. Take the bus from Tahquitz Canyon at Civic to Monterey at Fred Waring
5h 50m
$68–358
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
12h 23m
$81–110
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 22m
Drive 473.9 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Palm Desert473.9 mi
8h
$87–125
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SJC - PSP
2. Take the bus from Tahquitz Canyon at Civic to Monterey at Fred Waring
6h 3m
$74–420
Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)OAK - PSP
3. Take the bus from Tahquitz Canyon at Civic to Monterey at Fred Waring
6h 54m
$69–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood City Station to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus N2002
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
13h 13m
$70–153
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Downtown Los AngelesSan Jose
2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus StationHuntington Park
15h 43m
$124–166
Train, bus via Fontana
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
18h 16m
$160–230

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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Distance: 467.1 mi
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What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 23m.

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