What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Palm Desert to San Diego?

The distance between Palm Desert and San Diego is 208 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Palm Desert to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Palm Desert to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2123+ hotels available in San Diego.

Palm Desert to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to San Diego by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 13m
Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Center10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center101
10h 50m
$20–43
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Diego120.3 mi
2h 21m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
6h 59m
$48–78

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to County Center/Little Italy Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 6h 59m.

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