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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Palm Springsby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 33m
    $62–110

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    9h 2m
    $20–31

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $62–100

  4. Drive 120.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Palm Springscar car 120.4 mi
    2h 10m
    $22–32

San Diego State University to Palm Springs by foot, tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m.

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