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Oakland to Palm Desert

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8 h 6 min
787 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Oakland to Palm Desert

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Cheapest
By car (787 km)
8 h 6 min
787 km.
from $43
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Rideshare
8 h 6 min
787 km.
from $10.27
Bus
13 h 7 min
698 km.
from $126.67
Train, Bus
16 h 47 min
698 km.
from $167.61
Bus, Plane
7 h 22 min
697 km.
from $199.67
Bus via Anaheim
15 h 23 min
698 km.
from $5.43
Train, bus via Anaheim (Amtrak), Train, bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
17 h 10 min
698 km.
from $5.43
Train, bus via Fontana
18 h 3 min
698 km.
from $138.24

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

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.60–$127.73
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$61.31

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 3018 Foothill Blvd - Oakland to Anaheim,
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$121.34

Sunline Transit

Phone:
+1 760-343-3451
Website:
sunline.org/
Bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.59–$1.16

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 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
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
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 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.43–$3.32
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $45.65 - $163.04 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to BART and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $163.04 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Downtown and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The distance between Oakland and Palm Desert is 729 km. The road distance is 787.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 13h 7m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Oakland to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Oakland to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

Bus or fly from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to bus which takes 13h 7m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $92.39 - $369.57 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Oakland to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Oakland to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Palm Desert is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Oakland 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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