Bus Tickets from Palm Desert, CA to San Diego, CA

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Bus Palm Desert to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 52m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance131 km

Palm Desert to San Diego Buses

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Bus service from Palm Desert to San Diego will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Palm Desert to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Palm Desert - San Diego

  1. How long does it take to get to San Diego from Palm Desert by bus?

    The typical travel time from Palm Desert to San Diego by bus is around 5h 52m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to San Diego in about 5h 38m.

  2. What is the distance between Palm Desert and San Diego?

    The distance covered from Palm Desert to San Diego is 135 km (84 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Palm Desert to San Diego?

    The least expensive option to go from Palm Desert to San Diego would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$40, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much is the bus from Palm Desert to San Diego?

    The bus fare from Palm Desert to San Diego is approximately US$40.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Palm Desert and San Diego!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Palm Desert to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Palm Desert to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Palm Desert to San Diego.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Palm Desert by bus?

Bus from Palm Desert to San Diego

You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from Palm Desert to San Diego

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