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How to get fromLa Jolla to Palm Springsby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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
    6h 41m
    $62–120

  2. Drive 119.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Palm Springscar car 119.8 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–32

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 30m
    $62–95

  4. Bus via San Bernardino

    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 11m
    $22–42

La Jolla to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 30m.

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