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How to get fromValley Center to Palm Springsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 53m
    $44–71

  2. Drive 88 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Center to Palm Springscar car 88 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–24

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 1m
    $20–32

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 14m
    $60–90

Valley Center to Palm Springs by bus, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 14m.

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