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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from San Diego to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Diego and Palm Desert is 208 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from San Diego to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Diego to Palm Desert bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Palm Desert is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San Diego to Palm Desert.

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

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Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

San Diego to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 59m
$68–117
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
8h 6m
$20–44
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Palm Desertcar 120 mi
2h 22m
$22–32
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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m
$70–99

San Diego to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 20m.

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