What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Escondido to Palm Springs?

The distance between Escondido and Palm Springs is 176 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Palm Springs without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 6h and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Escondido to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Palm Springs bus from?

Escondido to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Escondido to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Escondido to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Palm Springs is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Escondido to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Escondido to Palm Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Palm Springs by tram, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Tram, train, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h
$42–66
Drive 92.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Palm Springscar 92.4 mi
1h 40m
$17–25
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m
$60–90
Bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 29m

Escondido to Palm Springs by tram, train, and bus

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6hAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 54m.

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