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Trip to Palm Springs

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Buses from San Diego to Palm Springs

🚌 The bus journey from San Diego to Palm Springs involves a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and takes approximately 5 hours 40 minutes. 🛤️ Route 1 includes a transfer in Los Angeles and Indio. The total duration of this route is about 6 hours 25 minutes covering a distance of 304.2 km. 💰 Bus fares between Palm Springs and San Diego can range from $28 to $92, providing an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these two Californian cities.

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  • No, there is no direct bus between San Diego and Palm Springs. Travelers can take a bus from the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station and then transfer to another bus that will take them to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop. The total journey, including transfers, typically takes around 5 hours and 40 minutes.
  • To catch the bus from San Diego to Palm Springs head to the Santa Fe Depot station in San Diego. This station is where the bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart for Palm Springs.
  • The bus from San Diego to Palm Springs operated by Amtrak, arrives at the Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from San Diego to Palm Springs typically ranges between $28 and $92, depending on the type of ticket, time of booking, and any discounts available.
  • There is no direct bus service between San Diego and Palm Springs. However, travelers can take a combination of buses operated by Amtrak with a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station. The total journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 hours and 43 minutes.
  • The buses traveling from San Diego to Palm Springs are typically less crowded during weekdays, especially mid-week, such as Tuesday or Wednesday. On weekends, particularly Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, the buses tend to be more crowded due to increased travel demand.
  • The first bus of the day to travel from San Diego to Palm Springs typically departs from the Santa Fe Depot station in the early morning hours, around 6:0 am. The last bus of the day usually leaves in the late afternoon or early evening, around 4:00-5:0 pm.

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

If you need a return bus trip, you can check out buses from Palm Springs to San Diego.

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Trips to Palm Springs