There are 3 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m$63–113Drive 123.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springscar 123.2 mi
2h 12m$23–33Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m$65–95
Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Santa Fe Depot and Palm Springs is 195 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Santa Fe Depot to Palm Springs.
There are 1747+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Diego to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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