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How to get fromReno to Desert Hot Springsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $381–758

  2. Drive 505.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Desert Hot Springscar car 505.2 mi
    9h 17m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    14h 14m
    $124–220

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 41m
    $266–497

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $598–849

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $122–438

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus bus
    8h 47m
    $310–822

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    24h 52m
    $289–579

Reno to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Desert Hot Springs via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 14h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Desert Hot Springs via Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 24h 52m.

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