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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $21 - $40 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs?

The distance between San Diego Zoo and Palm Springs is 198 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

San Diego Zoo to Palm 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 Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m
$62–120
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 27m
$22–36
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 Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8m
$68–100
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springscar 121.1 mi
2h 9m
$23–32

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

14Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 8m.

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