There are 2 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ana by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Palm Springs to Santa Ana by bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Santa Ana is 102 miles. The road distance is 91 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Santa Ana is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Palm Springs to Santa Ana.
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What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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
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