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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 | Palm Springs Station | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to San Diego
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 £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £49
Amtrak Palm Springs San Diego recent customer reviews
train was delayed 2.5 hours
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Bus location sign in Palm Springs could be a bit clearer
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Palm Springs to San Diego is 8h 2m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Palm Springs to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The earliest train from Palm Springs to San Diego departs at 02:02. And the latest train departs at 02:02.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £46 to £230 for a train 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 £46, which is on 2025-12-12.
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