There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
4h 11m$50–71Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springscar 136.8 mi
2h 28m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 44m$68–121Train, fly
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
4h 6m$210–629Train, bus via Anaheim
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m$40–60
Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Desert Hot Springs is 141 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Santa Clarita to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 973+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Desert Hot Springs via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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