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San Diego to Palm Desert

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2 h 22 min
194 km.
from $10
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Five ways to Travel from San Diego to Palm Desert

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Cheapest
By car (194 km)
2 h 22 min
194 km.
from $10
Other
Rideshare
2 h 22 min
194 km.
from $7.38
Train, Bus
5 h 56 min
132 km.
Bus
6 h 54 min
132 km.
from $81.78
Train, bus via San Bernardino
9 h
132 km.
from $23.93

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$22.96

North County Transit

Phone:
+1 760-966-6500
Website:
gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.81–$12.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.93–$95.68

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.48–$52.30

Sunline Transit

Phone:
+1 760-343-3451
Website:
sunline.org/
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.59–$1.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $18.48 - $31.52 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

How far is it from San Diego to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Diego and Palm Desert is 335 km. The road distance is 194.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from San Diego to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Diego to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Palm Desert is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from San Diego to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2214+ hotels available in Palm Desert. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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