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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Palm Springs Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Palm Springs Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Palm Springs Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Palm Springs Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Palm Springs Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Palm Springs
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 R 620, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 608
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.
Friendly staff and chatted to a lovely American
Paul H.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Palm Springs start from R 1 028. The average price for this train route is around R 1 045. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Palm Springs is 8h 26m, covering a distance of 141 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Palm Springs route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The earliest train from San Diego to Palm Springs departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 568To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 568 to R 3 895 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 568, which is on 2026-01-29.
