The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 7 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Palm Springs, CA on Wed, May 27, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:55 PM7h30San Diego, CA9:25 PMPalm Springs, CA$571One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM6h00San Diego, CA8:35 AMPalm Springs, CA$691One-way0 transfers
2:55 PM5h00San Diego, CA7:55 PMPalm Springs, CA$741One-way0 transfers
8:40 PM8h00San Diego, CA4:40 AMPalm Springs, CA$781One-way0 transfers
8:35 PM7h05San Diego, CA3:40 AMPalm Springs, CA$821One-way0 transfers
2:55 PM5h00San Diego, CA7:55 PMPalm Springs, CA$741One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM6h00San Diego, CA8:35 AMPalm Springs, CA$691One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM7h05San Diego, CA4:40 AMPalm Springs, CA$831One-way0 transfers
8:35 PM7h05San Diego, CA3:40 AMPalm Springs, CA$821One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM7h30San Diego, CA3:40 AMPalm Springs, CA$921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA
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 $43.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $26 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 $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Palm Springs, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 6:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 7h30 | 2:25 PM Desert Hot Springs, Palm Drive (Jack In The Box), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 8h25 | 3:20 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h50 | 2:25 PM Desert Hot Springs, Palm Drive (Jack In The Box), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 7h45 | 3:20 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), 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 | 6h30 | 2:25 PM Desert Hot Springs, Palm Drive (Jack In The Box), 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 | 7:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 7h25 | 3:20 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 7h15 | 3:55 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 6h40 | 3:20 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h30 | 3:55 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 5h55 | 3:20 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 5h30 | 3:20 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 6h05 | 3:55 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 | |
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 | |
· | 7:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 6h35 | 1:35 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:35 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h00 | 1:35 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 AM San Diego, CA | 6h00 | 8:35 AM Palm Springs, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA
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 $43 (€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 $43 (€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 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $38 (€31). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA
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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a rotating tram offering panoramic views of the Coachella Valley and access to hiking trails
- Joshua Tree National Park, a vast desert park known for its unique Joshua trees and rock formations
- Palm Springs Art Museum, featuring contemporary and Native American art exhibits
- Indian Canyons, a scenic area with hiking trails and palm oases
- Moorten Botanical Garden, a historic garden showcasing desert plants and cacti.
- Explore the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with desert animals and botanical gardens
- Visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, home to vintage aircraft and aviation exhibits
- Enjoy a round of golf at one of the many world-class golf courses in the area
- Stroll through the vibrant Palm Springs VillageFest, a weekly street fair with food, crafts, and entertainment
- Relax at a luxurious spa, offering rejuvenating treatments and stunning desert views.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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