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How to get fromImperial Beach to Palm Springsby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    7h 3m
    $64–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    9h 40m
    $22–42

  3. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $58–89

  4. Drive 132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Palm Springscar car 132.8 mi
    2h 21m
    $25–35

Imperial Beach to Palm Springs by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m.

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