There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
7h 32m$30–56Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springscar 127.5 mi
2h 17m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 8m$102–210Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 17m$64–131
El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Palm at Buena Vista via El Centro Bus Stop, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center at Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between El Cajon and Desert Hot Springs is 222 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm at Buena Vista via El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Town Center & Hahn, and Town Center at Hahn in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Desert Hot Springs via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 8h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from El Cajon to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1450+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.