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Eleven ways to Travel from Santa Clara to Palm Desert

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Cheapest
By car (746 km)
7 h 47 min
746 km.
from $41
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 47 min
746 km.
from $9.73
Bus (Bus (Flixbus))
12 h 54 min
646 km.
from $120.74
Bus via Tully & King
12 h 13 min
646 km.
from $80.09
Train, Bus
16 h 59 min
646 km.
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
5 h 39 min
645 km.
from $244.75
Train, Plane (Train to Oakland International Airport)
5 h 35 min
645 km.
from $374.76
Bus, Plane
7 h 21 min
645 km.
from $229
Bus (Bus #2)
15 h 51 min
646 km.
from $174
Train, bus via Fontana
17 h 52 min
646 km.
from $137.63

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:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$54.35

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:
$11.96–$52.17
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

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:
$0.50–$0.99

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26

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:
$28.26–$206.52

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91

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:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$282.61

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$152.17
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
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:
$9.24–$11.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $42.39 - $163.04 and takes 12h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clara and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Jefferson and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Alameda / College, Los Angeles Downtown and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

The distance between Santa Clara and Palm Desert is 680 km. The road distance is 746.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Tully & King which takes 12h 13m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Palm Desert bus from?

Santa Clara to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Bus or fly from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tully & King, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Santa Clara to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Santa Clara to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Chinatown Station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Palm Desert is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Santa Clara 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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