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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Desert Hot Springs by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

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    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
    6h 47m
    $163–399

  2. Drive  408.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Salinas to Desert Hot Springscar car 408.5 mi
    7h 3m
    $73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    12h 49m

  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
    $281–430

  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 58m
    $88–359

  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
    7h 27m
    $106–396

  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 55m
    $409–910

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 mi
  • Duration: 6h 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 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 12h 49m. 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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