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How to get fromFullerton to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 24m
    $61–114

  2. Drive  91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to Desert Hot Springscar car 91 mi
    1h 40m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Town Center at Hahn to Palm at Buena Vistabus bus 5
    4h 27m
    $26–37

Fullerton to Desert Hot Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm at Buena Vista via Town Center at Hahn in around 4h 27m.

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