There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Fullertontrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 41m$38–56Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springscar 99.2 mi
1h 47m$19–27Line 83 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m$36–51
Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Palm Springs is 121 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Palm Springs.
There are 1745+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








