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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Palm at First St via Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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

The distance between San Diego and Desert Hot Springs is 241 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 14m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Desert Hot Springs is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs?

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Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

San Diego 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 to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
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 / ...
6h 44m
$100–193
Drive 125 mi
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1. Drive from San Diego to Desert Hot Springscar 125 mi
2h 16m
$23–33
Train, bus (Amtrak)
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
6h 53m
$64–113
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
7h 14m
$66–95

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

14Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.6 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Palm at First St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 7h 14m.

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