There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m$44–71Drive 100 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springscar 100 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 3m$70–105Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San BernardinoCbx
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 10m$32–47
Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Palm Springs is 185 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Palm Springs.
There are 1719+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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