There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 19m$51–91Drive 57 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Desert Hot Springscar 57 mi
1h 4m$11–15Train via Ontario
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain RIV Line
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 47m$57–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Riverside and Desert Hot Springs is 95 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Riverside to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Riverside to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Desert Hot Springs is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Riverside to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1373+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–45 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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