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How to get fromSan Diego to Thermalby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Thermal by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    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
    7h 5m
    $78–125

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Thermalcar car 136.5 mi
    2h 45m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    7h 35m
    $33–63

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 9m
    $70–124

  5. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    8h 13m

San Diego to Thermal by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Airport at Desert Cactus Dr. via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, and Coachella Transit Hub in around 7h 35m.

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