What is the cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Magnolia-Carrolltown and arriving at Palm at First St via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Huntington Beach and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

The distance between Huntington Beach and Desert Hot Springs is 162 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

How do I travel from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs bus from?

Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Magnolia-Carrolltown station.

Where do I catch the Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs train from?

Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus and line 2 bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs bus arrive?

Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 9 station.

Where does the Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs train arrive?

Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 3m
$125–197
Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springscar 103.5 mi
1h 57m
$19–28
Line 33 bus, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia-Carrolltown to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 9bus 33
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
6h 18m
$35–50

Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Huntington Beach to Desert Hot Springs via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia-Carrolltown to Palm at First St via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 6h 18m.

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