Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs

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Next departures for San Diego to Palm Springs on September 30
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FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Palm Springs NorthNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Palm Springs NorthNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Palm SpringsNo tags
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Palm Springs NorthNo tags
FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Palm Springs NorthNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Palm Springs.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $113Average Duration6h 40m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$38 - $80Average Duration4h 59m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Palm Springs

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 4 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
4h 59mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration6h 40m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance77 miles (123 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Palm Springs Bus

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

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09/27
$39
09/28
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09/30
$32
10/01
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10/02
$41
10/03
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10/04
$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $42 for a bus 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 $32 which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Palm Springs.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Palm Springs.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Palm Springs.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Palm Springs, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to Palm Springs by train

Train from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs

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