There are 5 ways to get from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert by car, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train, bus
best- Drive from Wheeler Ridge to Santa Claritacar
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
8h 6m$67–93Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus N2002
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h$33–57Drive 203.2 mi
- Drive from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desertcar 203.2 mi
3h 33m$38–54Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus N2002
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 22m$53–89Bus via El Monte
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus N2002
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
10h 25m$37–71
Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Laval Road & Wheeler Ridge Road and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Downtown and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Wheeler Ridge and Palm Desert is 230 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bakersfield station.
Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Wheeler Ridge to Palm Desert.
There are 1896+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Wheeler Ridge, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laval Road & Wheeler Ridge Road to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via McKee @ Kern Delta Park & Ride, Bakersfield, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 9h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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