There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Owens Valley by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
11h 11m$72–107Drive 258.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Owens Valleycar 258.9 mi
4h 31m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
13h 40m$122–188
Palm Springs to Owens Valley by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Owens Valley is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Owens Valley is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Owens Valley. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Owens Valley is 355 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Owens Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 11m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Palm Springs to Owens Valley, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Owens Valley is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Palm Springs to Owens Valley.
There are four+ hotels available in Owens Valley.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Owens Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Owens Valley via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street in around 13h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
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
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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