What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The distance between Palm Desert and San Diego is 208 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Palm Desert to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to San Diego bus from?

Palm Desert to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Desert to San Diego bus arrive?

Palm Desert to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Palm Desert to San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palm Desert to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in San Diego.

Palm Desert to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to San Diego by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m
$65–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 45m
$20–44
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Diegocar 120.3 mi
2h 22m
$22–32
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 39m
$60–88

Palm Desert to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim in around 6h 39m.

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