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How to get fromSan Diego to Thousand Palmsby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Thousand Palms by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via San Bernardino

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    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
    6h 56m
    $20–43

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    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 Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    7h 14m
    $27–46

  3. Drive 126.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Thousand Palmscar car 126.3 mi
    2h 31m
    $23–34

  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
    7h 15m
    $69–118

  5. 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 36m
    $71–100

San Diego to Thousand Palms by tram and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Varner at Harry Oliver via UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 56m.

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