What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Palm Springs is 175 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Palm Springs bus from?

Carmel Valley to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Palm Springs is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Carmel Valley to Palm Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m
$85–137
Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Palm Springscar 110.5 mi
2h 1m
$21–30
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
5h 19m
$88–122

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 19m.

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