There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro by train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 24m$101–202Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidrocar 136.7 mi
2h 26m$25–36Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 28m$62–124Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Ysidrobus Los Angeles
8h 43m$58–90Bus via El Centro
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 59m$36–72
Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at San Ysidro via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and San Ysidro is 255 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Beyer Blvd Station via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to San Ysidro via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim in around 8h 43m.
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
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to San Ysidro.
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