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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Valley Centerby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Valley Center by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 34m
    $79–113

  2. Drive 90.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Valley Centercar car 90.3 mi
    1h 54m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 13m
    $44–72

  4. Line 2 bus, line 4 bus, bus, train, tram, line 388 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    4. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    5. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    6. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vistabus bus 388
    11h 57m
    $20–33

Desert Hot Springs to Valley Center by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Valley Center, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vista via Palm Springs North, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Plaza St & Highway 101, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 8h 34m.

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