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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Desert Hot Springsby bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 3m
    $190–410

  2. Drive 444.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Desert Hot Springscar car 444.3 mi
    7h 46m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    12h 23m
    $101–172

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    16h 22m
    $200–404

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    4h 21m
    $291–878

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 42m
    $309–848

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $249–910

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 55m
    $152–313

  9. Bus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 12m
    $150–262

Santa Cruz to Desert Hot Springs by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Desert Hot Springs via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 12h 23m.

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