Student rides
College of the Desert rides home, airport runs & game day
Palm Desert, California· two-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Palm Desert and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Palm Desert connects to the relay grid near Indio, CA (10 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Palm Desert → San Diego, CA102 mi · $15–$25
- Palm Desert → Yuma, AZ135 mi · $20–$30
- Palm Desert → Los Angeles, CA138 mi · $20–$30
- Palm Desert → Lake Havasu City, AZ140 mi · $20–$30
- Palm Desert → San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA205 mi · $25–$45
- Palm Desert → Las Vegas, NV209 mi · $25–$50
- Palm Desert → Bakersfield, CA228 mi · $30–$50
- Palm Desert → Prescott, AZ257 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Palm Desert
College of the Desert student travel FAQ
- How do College of the Desert students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Palm Desert bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Palm Desert cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.