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

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

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 47m
    $222–430

  2. Drive 408.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Desert Hot Springscar car 408.5 mi
    7h 3m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 14m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 53m
    $176–343

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    5h 1m
    $132–393

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    6h 26m
    $321–878

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $266–945

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 3m
    $155–295

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 12h 53m.

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