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Palm Springs Art Museum
The city’s leading art museum, known for modern and contemporary art, architecture, and rotating exhibitions. A core cultural stop in downtown Palm Springs.
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Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
5h 40m
Average duration
6h 23m
Buses per day
3
Distance
141 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Palm Springs, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 7h05 | 8:40 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 6h25 | 1:35 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 5h40 | 1:35 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
· · | 4:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 6h45 | 11:40 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 4:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 9h30 | 2:25 PM Desert Hot Springs, Palm Drive (Jack In The Box), CA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h15 | 11:55 AM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
· · | 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h00 | 11:40 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 5h00 | 11:55 AM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h20 | 11:55 AM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 4h00 | 11:55 AM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 7h25 | 4:05 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 7h55 | 4:35 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h40 | 4:05 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 7h10 | 4:35 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 6h15 | 4:05 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 6h45 | 4:35 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:40 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 8h00 | 8:40 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:10 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 7h30 | 8:40 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Palm Springs — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palm Springs trip today.
The city’s leading art museum, known for modern and contemporary art, architecture, and rotating exhibitions. A core cultural stop in downtown Palm Springs.
A major aviation museum with flyable World War II, Korea, and Vietnam-era aircraft displayed in large hangars. Popular for its scale and immersive exhibits.
A modern museum focused on the history, culture, and living heritage of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. One of the city’s most important newer cultural attractions.
The main downtown street, lined with shops, hotels, galleries, and classic Palm Springs signage. Essential for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
The city’s social and commercial core, popular for walking, people-watching, design shops, and easy access to major attractions.
A spectacular area of palm oases, desert trails, and canyons just south of downtown. One of the best outdoor experiences in Palm Springs.
A creamy milkshake blended with Coachella Valley dates, often served roadside and in desert towns. It is the region’s signature sweet treat because date farming is a major local tradition.
A moist quick bread made with locally grown dates and nuts. It reflects the agricultural heritage of the Coachella Valley and is a classic desert-area baked specialty.
A classic tequila cocktail closely associated with the Palm Springs resort and poolside dining scene, especially alongside the area’s long-standing Mexican and Californian influences.
An established Palm Springs favorite for upscale American dining, brunch, and patio meals against the San Jacinto backdrop.
A popular modern Mexican restaurant known for stylish interiors, strong tequila selection, and refined takes on regional dishes.
A well-known downtown restaurant in a striking industrial space, recognized for seasonal New American cooking and polished cocktails.
Palm Springs is pricier than many U.S. cities, especially for hotels and dining. Casual eats are manageable, but resorts, cocktails, and peak-season meals add up fast.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5 for housekeeping, USD 1-2 per bag.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palm Springs, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA buses use the San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center to Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Palm Springs, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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