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630 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Merced to Palm Desert

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Cheapest
By car (630 km)
6 h 33 min
630 km.
from $34
Other
Rideshare
6 h 33 min
630 km.
from $8.22
Train, bus via Fontana, Train, bus via Fontana
13 h 4 min
544 km.
from $123.76
Bus
11 h 22 min
544 km.
from $113.65
Train, Bus
11 h 27 min
543 km.
Train, Plane (Train to Sacramento International Airport)
7 h 31 min
543 km.
from $425.90
Train, Plane (Train to Oakland International Airport)
8 h 5 min
543 km.
from $389.38
Train, Plane (Train)
8 h 30 min
543 km.
from $275.58
Bus, Plane
8 h 39 min
543 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane (Train)
9 h 17 min
543 km.
from $424.46

Transport providers

Bus operators

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Email:
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$54.92
Bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.26–$70.25

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield to Glendale
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.30–$95.79
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.94–$102.18

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$61.31

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Merced to Huntington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.38–$42.15

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Huntington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.86–$95.79

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$562.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.21–$242.68

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$498.13

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$613.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45

Advanced Air, LLC

Website:
advancedaircharters.com/
Plane from Merced Municipal Airport to Hawthorne
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$319.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Merced to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.27–$114.95
Train from Merced to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.60–$95.79
Train from Merced to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Merced to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.86–$83.02
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Bakersfield to Glendale
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Bus from Bakersfield to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Fontana
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30

Altamont Corridor Express

Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Amtrak Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.33–$20.44

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, El Monte Bus Stop and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Merced to Palm Desert?

The distance between Merced and Palm Desert is 673 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Palm Desert without a car is to train and night bus and bus which takes 10h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Merced to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Merced to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Train, bus or fly from Merced to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Merced to Palm Desert is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . There are no good options to train or fly between Merced to Palm Desert.

Where does the Merced to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Merced to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Palm Desert is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Merced to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2214+ hotels available in Palm Desert. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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