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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palm Springs and Carson takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Springs to Carson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Palm Springs to Carson bus times

Buses run twice daily between Palm Springs and Carson. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Springs is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Carson at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles18h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 48m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles5h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palm Springs to Carson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Carson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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