There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 7m$101–170Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springscar 94.9 mi
1h 45m$18–25Line 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 13m$35–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Desert Hot Springs94.9 mi
1h 45m
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Palm at First St via Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Desert Hot Springs is 161 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Macarthur station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Desert Hot Springs via Macarthur-Harbor, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Palm at First St via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 6h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 903+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Desert Hot Springs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.