There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 36m$61–113Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depotcar 123.1 mi
2h 11m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h$51–77
Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Palm Springs and Santa Fe Depot is 194 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Palm Springs to Santa Fe Depot.
There are 2308+ hotels available in Santa Fe Depot.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Fe Depot via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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