There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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 North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 56m$51–111Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs Station to San Diegocar 121.4 mi
2h 10m$23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 3m$56–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 25m$68–154Train, bus
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
7h 48m$44–85
Palm Springs Station to San Diego by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs North and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Palm Springs Station station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Palm Springs Station and San Diego is 233 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 56m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego, including transfers.
Palm Springs Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Palm Springs North station.
Palm Springs Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs Station to San Diego is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Palm Springs Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Palm Springs Station to San Diego via Palm Springs North, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palm Springs Station to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Palm Springs Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Palm Springs Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs Station to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Palm Springs Station to San Diego.
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