What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Palm at First St via Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Desert Hot Springs is 157 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs bus from?

Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs train from?

Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 43 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 56m
$73–135
Drive 99 mi
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1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springscar 99 mi
1h 48m
$19–27
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 6m
$33–48

Costa Mesa to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Desert Hot Springs via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Palm at First St via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 6h 6m.

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