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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Santa Anaby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Line 2 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 26m
    $34–50

  2. Drive 92.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Anacar car 92.5 mi
    1h 42m
    $17–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 30m
    $70–127

Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Main-Civic Center via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana via Palm Springs Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 30m.

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