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How to get fromSanta Ana to Desert Centerby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Ana to Desert Center by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    3. Drive from Indio, CA to Desert Centercar car
    4h 41m
    $40–67

  2. Drive  159.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Desert Centercar car 159.3 mi
    2h 42m
    $30–42

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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Desert Center, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Desert Center. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Indio, CA, then drive to Desert Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ana to Desert Center in around 2h 42m.

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