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How to get fromPalm Springs to Pacific Beachby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Pacific Beach 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
    5h 42m
    $63–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 27m
    $20–37

  3. Drive 120.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Pacific Beachcar car 120.8 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–32

  4. 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 20m
    $53–85

Palm Springs to Pacific Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Grand Av & Ingraham St 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 20m.

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