What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego Zoo and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Palm at First St via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego Zoo and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego Zoo station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from City College Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

The distance between San Diego Zoo and Desert Hot Springs is 216 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs bus from?

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs train from?

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs bus arrive?

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs train arrive?

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 17m
$64–121
Drive 123.6 mi
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1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springscar 123.6 mi
2h 13m
$23–33
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 18m
$98–200
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 42m
$68–101

San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Desert Hot Springs via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, Park Bl & Broadway, City College Station, Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Palm at First St via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 8h 42m.

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