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How to get fromEl Cajon to Palm Springsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Palm Springs by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    6h 38m
    $31–58

  2. Drive 125.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Palm Springscar car 125.1 mi
    2h 13m
    $23–33

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $62–125

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 36m

El Cajon to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Indian Canyon at Alejo via El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 38m.

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