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How to get fromSan Diego to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwayby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 33m
    $87–143

  2. Drive 124.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar car 124.1 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 54m
    $90–125

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 48m
    $98–188

  5. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    8h 49m
    $40–68

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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 48m.

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