There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Calico by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 4 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 4
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus
6h 11m$48–71Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Calicocar 117.5 mi
2h 23m$22–31Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 40m$112–185
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Calico is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Calico is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Indian Canyon at Alejo and arriving at Barstow Station via Varner at Harry Oliver and San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Calico is 174 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Calico without a car is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Palm Springs to Calico, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Calico bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Indian Canyon at Alejo station.
Palm Springs to Calico bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Varner at Harry Oliver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Calico is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Palm Springs to Calico.
There are 31+ hotels available in Calico.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Calico via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Barstow Station in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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