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How to get fromPalm Springs to La Jollaby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 15m
    $63–118

  2. Drive 119.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to La Jollacar car 119.9 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–32

  3. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 53m
    $53–84

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    8h 59m
    $22–37

Palm Springs to La Jolla by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 6h 53m.

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