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How to get fromSan Diego to Desert Centerby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Desert Center by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    4. Drive from Indio, CA to Desert Centercar car
    7h 41m
    $57–99

  2. Drive 178.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Desert Centercar car 178.5 mi
    3h 24m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 5th Street/G Street to Lark Spabus bus 51
    3. Drive from Lark Spa to Desert Centercar car
    8h 54m

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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Desert Center, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Desert Center. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Indio, CA, then drive to Desert Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Desert Center via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, State Street/7th Street, 5th Street/G Street, and Lark Spa in around 8h 54m.

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