What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

The distance between Thousand Palms and San Diego is 189 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Palms to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $22 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Thousand Palms to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Palms to San Diego is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Thousand Palms to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2168+ hotels available in San Diego.

Thousand Palms to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 16m
$22–51
Bus, train via Santa Ana
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego
7h 8m
$36–46
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Palms to San Diego131.5 mi
2h 18m
$24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego
7h 19m
$34–42
Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
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
7h 38m

Thousand Palms to San Diego by bus and tram

10Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thousand Palms to San Diego.

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Thousand Palms, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to County Center/Little Italy Station via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 6h 16m.

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