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10/10 Excellent
Josh M.
23 Mar 2026
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Josh M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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The Invisible Bus of the Desert
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
Explore the area
Niland, CA
- Salton SeaPlace, Salton Sea5 min walk
- Joshua Tree National Park South EntrancePlace, Joshua Tree National Park South Entrance
- Salvation MountainPlace, Salvation Mountain36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
About this property
The Invisible Bus of the Desert
Welcome to the Invisible Bus, a magical getaway on the edge of the Salton Sea in Bombay Beach. Spectacular 360 views of desert, sea, mindblowing sunsets and starry skies. The perfect place to enjoy all the public art in this town as well as near by Bashfords Mineral baths, Slab city, Anza Borrego and Salvation mountain. Or just stay put w/ AC/Heater, Wifi, Parking. Elegant, cozy, quiet. Check out the bus' transformation and tag us on Instagram @theinvisiblebus
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Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is The Invisible Bus of the Desert pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Invisible Bus of the Desert ?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Invisible Bus of the Desert on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Invisible Bus of the Desert ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Josh is great. Welcome anytime. Thank you!!!
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas Z.
11 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing bus and location. Felt like one of the locals. Our host helped answer all questions and let us know about daily local activities. Would absolutely stay here again and again.
Thomas Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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