Rome2Rio

How to get fromAnaheim to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

Find Transport to Desert Hot Springs

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 24m
    $62–119

  2. Drive  89.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anaheim to Desert Hot Springscar car 89.6 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Town Center at Hahn to Palm at Buena Vistabus bus 5
    4h 27m
    $25–36

Anaheim to Desert Hot Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Anaheim to Desert Hot Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm at Buena Vista via Town Center at Hahn in around 4h 27m.

Train operators
Bus operators

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

Booking & Getting There