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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Spring to San Diego is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Spring to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $17 - $25.

How far is it from Palm Spring to San Diego?

The distance between Palm Spring and San Diego is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Spring to San Diego without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 46m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Palm Spring to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palm Spring to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Spring to San Diego is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Palm Spring to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2115+ hotels available in San Diego.

Palm Spring to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via car, bus, tram

There are 5 ways to get from Palm Spring to San Diego by car, bus, or tram

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

Drive, bus, tram
best
1. Drive from Palm Spring to Old Hwy 80 & Riverside St
2. Take the bus from Old Hwy 80 & Riverside St to El Cajon Transit Center888
3. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue Station
2h 54m
$15–36
Drive 93.7 mi
1. Drive from Palm Spring to San Diego93.7 mi
2h 3m
$18–25
Drive, bus, tram via Pine Valley
1. Drive from Palm Spring to Old Hwy 80 & Majors Coffee Shop
2. Take the bus from Old Hwy 80 & Majors Coffee Shop to El Cajon Transit Center888
3. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue Station
3h 8m
$16–37
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Great Southern Overland Rte Of 1849 & Horse Camp C to El Cajon Transit Center891
2. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center StationOrange
3h 46m
$85–116
Drive, bus, line 215 bus
1. Drive from Palm Spring to Old Hwy 80 & Majors Coffee Shop
2. Take the bus from Old Hwy 80 & Majors Coffee Shop to El Cajon Transit Center888
3. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av215
4h 17m
$18–32

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Spring to San Diego. However, you can drive to Old Hwy 80 & Riverside St, take the bus to El Cajon Transit Center, walk to El Cajon Station, then take the vehicle to Fifth Avenue Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Spring to San Diego in around 2h 3m.

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