There are 4 ways to get from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30mDrive 119.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs119.9 mi
2h 7m$22–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 28mBus via Riverside (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to RiversideFlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Riverside to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2055
8h 51m$32–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between SDSU Transit Center and Palm Springs is 201 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs, including transfers.
SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between SDSU Transit Center, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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