What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The distance between Palm Springs and San Diego is 194 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Palm Springs to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to San Diego bus from?

Palm Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Springs to San Diego bus arrive?

Palm Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to San Diego is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Palm Springs to San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego.

Palm Springs to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 36m
$60–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 15m
$20–44
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 4m
$55–81
Drive 122.9 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Diegocar 122.9 mi
2h 11m
$23–33

Palm Springs to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim in around 6h 4m.

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