What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Palm Springs?

The distance between La Mesa and Palm Springs is 203 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from La Mesa to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Palm Springs bus from?

La Mesa to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the La Mesa to Palm Springs bus arrive?

La Mesa to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Palm Springs is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from La Mesa to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

La Mesa to Palm Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m
$62–124
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 3m
$21–46
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m
$68–100
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from La Mesa to Palm Springscar 122.6 mi
2h 10m
$23–33

La Mesa to Palm Springs by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 29m.

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