There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 2 bus
best- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
3h 34m$33–46Drive 91 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springscar 91 mi
1h 40m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 24m$68–126
Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm at First St via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Fullerton and Desert Hot Springs is 110 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm at First St via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs.
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