There are 3 ways to get from Solana Beach to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 40mDrive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Palm Springscar 106.8 mi
2h 7m$20–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 10m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Palm Springs is 169 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Solana Beach to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Palm Springs is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Solana Beach to Palm Springs.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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