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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The distance between San Diego and Palm Springs is 195 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from San Diego to Palm Springs, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Diego to Palm Springs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Palm Springs is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from San Diego to Palm Springs.

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

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Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

San Diego to Palm Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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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
5h 19m
$63–112
Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Palm Springscar 122.5 mi
2h 12m
$23–33
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
5h 40m
$65–94

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

14Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 40m.

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