There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 52m$71–125Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springscar 120.1 mi
2h 14m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 4m$43–64
Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Palmdale and Desert Hot Springs is 183 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Palmdale to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1336+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Desert Hot Springs via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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