What is the cheapest way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at Palm at First St via Norwalk Station, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and Desert Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Pomona Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

The distance between Whittier and Desert Hot Springs is 106 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

How do I travel from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E which takes 4h 24m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Desert Hot Springs bus from?

Whittier to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, depart from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street station.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Desert Hot Springs train from?

Whittier to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pomona Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

The best way to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs is to train via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E which takes 4h 24m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and line 460 bus and line 26 bus and bus and line 2 bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Whittier to Desert Hot Springs bus arrive?

Whittier to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, arrive at C Line Station.

Where does the Whittier to Desert Hot Springs train arrive?

Whittier to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.

Can I drive from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Desert Hot Springs is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Desert Hot Springs?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.

Whittier to Desert Hot Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 7 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 24m
$57–102
Drive 96.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to Desert Hot Springscar 96.7 mi
1h 46m
$18–26
Line 7 bus, line 460 bus, line 26 bus, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8 to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 26
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
7h 17m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 15m
$63–104

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Distance: 105.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to Palm at First St via Norwalk Station, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 7h 17m.

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