There are 3 ways to get from Downey to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 22m$25–39Drive 101.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Palm Springscar 101.3 mi
1h 51m$19–27Line 460 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17m$24–35
Downey to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from C Line Station and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Downey and Palm Springs is 104 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Downey to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Downey to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Downey to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Palm Springs is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Downey to Palm Springs.
There are 1683+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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