There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
10h 41mDrive 306.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springscar 306.3 mi
5h 35m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
11h 48m$133–264Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
6h 33m$308–659Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 23m$114–220
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Palm Springs North via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Desert Hot Springs is 340 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 11h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Desert Hot Springs via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Desert Hot Springs via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Morro Bay to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1451+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.







