What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Julian?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Julian is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Julian?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Julian is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Julian?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Julian. However, there are services departing from Indian Canyon at Alejo and arriving at Washington St & Hwy 78 via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 and Day St & Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Julian?

The distance between Palm Springs and Julian is 256 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to Julian without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Julian without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 5m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Julian?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Palm Springs to Julian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Julian bus from?

Palm Springs to Julian bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Indian Canyon at Alejo station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Julian bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Julian bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Julian?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Julian is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Palm Springs to Julian.

Where can I stay near Julian?

There are 54+ hotels available in Julian.

Palm Springs to Julian - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

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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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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
9h 5m
$58–119
Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Juliancar 99.5 mi
2h 15m
$19–27
Line 4 bus, bus, line 371 bus, line 891 bus
1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 4
2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Day St & Main Stbus 371
5. Take the bus from Day St & Main St to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
10h 25m
$34–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
10h 33m
$28–57

Palm Springs to Julian by bus, train, and tram

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9h 5mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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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, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, and Day St & Main St in around 10h 25m.

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