What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central, B.C. and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Cross Border Xpress and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Palm Springs?

The distance between Tijuana and Palm Springs is 216 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tijuana to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Palm Springs bus from?

Tijuana to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress station.

Where does the Tijuana to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Tijuana to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Anaheim station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Palm Springs is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tijuana to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Tijuana to Palm Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 6m
$56–116
Drive 139.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Palm Springscar 139.6 mi
2h 30m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Anaheimbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 34m
$84–124
Bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 29m
$37–51

Tijuana to Palm Springs by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C., Cross Border Xpress, Anaheim, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m.

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