What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Palms and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Palms to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Varner at Harry Oliver and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The distance between Thousand Palms and San Diego is 190 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Palms to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $17 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Palms to San Diego bus from?

Thousand Palms to San Diego bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Thousand Palms to San Diego bus arrive?

Thousand Palms to San Diego bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Palms to San Diego is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Thousand Palms to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in San Diego.

Thousand Palms to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 16m
$18–30
Bus, train via Santa Ana
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain
7h 6m
$38–79
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Palms to San Diegocar 126.6 mi
2h 31m
$24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain
7h 18m
$26–46
Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 39m
$60–121

Thousand Palms to San Diego by bus and tram

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6h 16mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Thousand Palms, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to County Center/Little Italy Station via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 6h 16m.

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