What is the distance between Palm Springs and San Diego?

The distance between Palm Springs and San Diego is around 137 km (85 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palm Springs to San Diego?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Palm Springs Airport, in Palm Springs, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Bus Palm Springs to San Diego from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Palm Springs to San Diego on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 17m	1:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 3m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 17m	1:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	2:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	2:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Palm Springs to San Diego on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 17m	1:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 3m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 17m	1:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	2:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
7:50am	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	2:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:37 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

123 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $182	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $108	Average Duration7h 48m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $54

Amtrak Palm Springs San Diego recent customer reviews

train was delayed 2.5 hours

Marcus D.

March 11, 2024

Bus location sign in Palm Springs could be a bit clearer

Christine T.

October 8, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and San Diego?

Stops in Palm Springs

A - Palm Springs Airport

B - Garnet Ave

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US by bus

What is the distance between Palm Springs and San Diego?
The distance between Palm Springs and San Diego is around 137 km (85 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palm Springs to San Diego?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Palm Springs Airport, in Palm Springs, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$51

11-18

$51

Today

$51

11-20

$51

11-21

$51

11-22

$51

11-23

$51

11-24

$51

The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $73 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-20.