There are 3 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
9h 10m$65–129Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Juliancar 97.4 mi
2h 13m$18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Julian97.4 mi
2h 13m
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and Julian is 258 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 10m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian.
There are 45+ hotels available in Julian.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and Julian. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA and Julian, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Julian. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, walk to El Cajon Transit Center, then take the bus to Washington St & Hwy 78. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Julian on demand, and the journey takes 2h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Julian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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