How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Palm Springs start from $55. The average price for this route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The average bus travel time from San Diego to Palm Springs is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 123 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Palm Springs route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Palm Springs at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Palm Springs?

A bus trip from San Diego to Palm Springs generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Palm Springs?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Palm Springs?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Palm Springs?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Palm Springs?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Palm Springs from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Palm Springs on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	5h 20m	11:30am	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	8h 25m	2:35pm	Palm Springs	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:15am	Greyhound Bus Stop	7h 55m	3:10pm	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 10m	3:10pm	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	5h 40m	3:10pm	Palm Springs North	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Palm Springs

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

123 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $161	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$91 - $128	Average Duration8h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Palm Springs

A
Palm Springs Airport
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B
Garnet Ave
360 Garnet Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 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 San Diego Palm Springs recent customer reviews

We were supposed to be on a Bus from San Diego and there was no Bus. Apparently someone booked us on a Train from San Diego to Palm Springs

Linda B.

October 18, 2024

Friendly staff and chatted to a lovely American

Paul H.

March 20, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Palm Springs start from $55. The average price for this route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Palm Springs is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 123 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Palm Springs route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Palm Springs at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Palm Springs?
A bus trip from San Diego to Palm Springs generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Palm Springs?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Palm Springs?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Palm Springs?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Palm Springs?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.