What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Palm Springs?

The distance between Balboa Park and Palm Springs is 198 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Palm Springs bus from?

Balboa Park to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Palm Springs is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Balboa Park to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Balboa Park to Palm Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Park to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 37m
$62–120
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 18m
$22–50
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 2m
$68–100
Drive 121.8 mi
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Palm Springscar 121.8 mi
2h 11m
$23–33

Balboa Park to Palm Springs by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 2m.

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