There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain RIV Line
3h 56m$55–90Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 4
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
6h 20m$4–5Drive 56.6 mi
- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Riversidecar 56.6 mi
1h 4m$11–15
Desert Hot Springs to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside is to line 4 bus and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Pomona - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Riverside is 107 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Riverside bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas station.
Desert Hot Springs to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $5 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside - Downtown via Palm Springs Station, Pomona Amtrak, and Pomona - Downtown in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Vine Street Mobility Hub via El Cielo at Baristo, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Riverside bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Varner at Harry Oliver station.
Desert Hot Springs to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pomona Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Riverside is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Riverside.
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