There are 3 ways to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 52m$69–122Drive 90.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springscar 90.3 mi
1h 39m$17–24Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
4h 57m$38–55
Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin (Station) station to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm at First St via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Tustin (Station) and Desert Hot Springs is 153 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Tustin (Station), CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Desert Hot Springs via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Palm at First St via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Tustin (Station) to Desert Hot Springs.
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