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Nine ways to Travel from Monterey to Palm Desert

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Cheapest
By car (707 km)
7 h 30 min
707 km.
from $38
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Rideshare
7 h 30 min
707 km.
from $9.22
Bus
12 h 55 min
594 km.
from $130.59
Train, Bus
15 h 43 min
594 km.
from $152.87
Bus, Plane
8 h 37 min
593 km.
from $10.87
Bus via Gilroy
15 h 50 min
594 km.
from $90.48
Train, bus via Anaheim (Amtrak), Train, bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
16 h 6 min
594 km.
from $5.43
Train, bus via Fontana
16 h 59 min
594 km.
from $124.83

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 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$63.86

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.22–$102.18

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.75–$70.25
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.25–$83.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.05–$61.31
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 Gilroy to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$49.81

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$108.57

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
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$472.59

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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45
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 Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$332.09

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$10.86–$14.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $38.04 - $184.78 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Palm Desert is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Salinas Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Monterey to Palm Desert?

The distance between Monterey and Palm Desert is 796 km. The road distance is 707.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $38.04 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Monterey to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Monterey to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Monterey to Palm Desert is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $38.04 - $184.78 . There are no good options to train or fly between Monterey to Palm Desert.

Where does the Monterey to Palm Desert bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Palm Desert is 708 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Monterey 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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