There are 3 ways to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 78 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
3h 55m$45–63Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springscar 103.5 mi
1h 47m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 18m$62–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Palm Springs North via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Alhambra and Desert Hot Springs is 130 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.
Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Desert Hot Springs via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alhambra to Desert Hot Springs.
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