There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
3h 30m$43–59Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Irvinecar 94.1 mi
1h 43m$18–25Line 2 bus, bus
- 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
5h 42m$36–56
Desert Hot Springs to Irvine by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine 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 5h 42m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Irvine is 112 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Irvine bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Pierson at Cactus station.
Desert Hot Springs to Irvine bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at El Cielo at Baristo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Irvine is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Irvine.
There are 1488+ hotels available in Irvine.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Tustin via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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