There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 2 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus 2
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 19m$30–46Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheimcar 89 mi
1h 40m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 9m$67–120
Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim station. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Anaheim station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Anaheim is 110 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim without a car is to line 2 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Pierson at Cactus station.
Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim is to line 2 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Fullerton Amtrak Station via El Cielo at Baristo and Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at El Cielo at Baristo station.
Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Anaheim.
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