How to Travel from

San Marcos to Palm Desert

by Route or Car

United States of America San Marcos Palm Desert

Cheapest

By car (2 050 km)

19 h 7 min

2050 km.

from $112

Other

Train, bus via San Bernardino, Train, bus via San Bernardino

8 h 40 min

96 km.

from $23.93

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Oceanside to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$10.84–$82.92

Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Bus from Oceanside to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:

(800) 371-LINK (5465)

Website:

metrolinktrains.com

Train from Oceanside to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.76–$16.58

Train from Oceanside station to San

Ave. Duration:

2h 37m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.86–$22.96

Bus operators

Sunline Transit

Phone:

+1 760-343-3451

Website:

sunline.org/

Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$0.59–$1.16

What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15.22 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Marcos and Palm Desert is 296 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Palm Desert bus from?

San Marcos to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the San Marcos to Palm Desert bus arrive?

San Marcos to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Palm Desert is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from San Marcos 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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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually. Situated in the Sonoran Desert of the Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains foothills near Palm Springs, California, The Living Desert is set on 1,200 acres, with 80 developed as zoo and gardens.

Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, California. The city is located in the Colorado Desert arm of the Sonoran Desert, about 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs, 121 miles (195 km) northeast of San Diego and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. The population was 51,163 at the 2020 census, and the city has been one of the state's fastest-growing since 1980, when its population was 11,801.

Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, in the Coachella Valley, approximately 14 mi east of Palm Springs, 121 mi northeast of San Diego and 122 mi east of Los Angeles. The population was 51,167 at the 2020 census. The city has been one of the state's fastest growing since 1980, when its population was 11,801.

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Metrolink Trains

Bus operators

Sunline Transit

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Palm Desert?

How far is it from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

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

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Palm Desert bus from?

Where does the San Marcos to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Can I drive from San Marcos to Palm Desert?

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?