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How to get fromPalm Springs to Julianby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Julian by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    9h 5m

  2. Drive  99.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Juliancar car 99.5 mi
    2h 15m
    $19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus Lxus 2121
    10h 28m
    $36–59

  4. Bus via El Centro

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    10h 33m
    $32–55

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  • Distance: 254.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, and Day St & Main St in around 10h 28m.

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