What is the cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chula Vista and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Palm at First St via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chula Vista and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

The distance between Chula Vista and Desert Hot Springs is 249 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs bus from?

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs train from?

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs bus arrive?

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.

Where does the Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs train arrive?

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 6m
$101–194
Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springscar 130.1 mi
2h 21m
$24–35
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m
$64–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 3m
$58–90

Chula Vista to Desert Hot Springs by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Desert Hot Springs via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Palm at First St via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 9h 3m.

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