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Palm Springs Art Museum
A leading Palm Springs museum with modern and contemporary art, architecture, and rotating exhibitions in a downtown setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$42
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$66
Fastest journey on Oct 10
5 h
Average journey duration on Oct 10
5 h 47 m
Buses on Oct 10
11
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 11 buses from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.










Buses from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€28) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
| 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 | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 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 | |
· · | 4:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 6h45 | 11:40 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· · | 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 6h00 | 11:40 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 8h45 | 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 | 10h45 | 4:25 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 8h15 | 4:55 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 7h45 | 4:25 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 7h30 | 4:55 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 7h00 | 4:25 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 6h35 | 4:25 PM North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 7h05 | 4:55 PM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 8h55 | 8:40 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 | |
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Discover the best of Palm Springs, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palm Springs, CA trip today.
A leading Palm Springs museum with modern and contemporary art, architecture, and rotating exhibitions in a downtown setting.
A compact aviation museum with vintage aircraft, exhibits, and stories from military and civil flight history.
A small local museum on Agua Caliente history and culture, featuring artifacts and interpretation near downtown.
A scenic downtown shopping and walking street lined with public art, patios, boutiques, and mountain views.
A dramatic desert canyon on tribal land with trails, a palm oasis, and striking rock formations near the city.
A celebrated residential area known for preserved mid-century homes and self-guided architecture sightseeing.
Date shake blends Coachella Valley dates with ice cream or milk. It is a classic desert treat tied to the region's date farms and roadside stops.
A citrusy salad of grapefruit, oranges, and greens reflects the desert's winter citrus harvest and the area's resort-era light California eating style.
Medjool dates grown in the Coachella Valley are eaten fresh, stuffed, or in desserts. They are one of the region's most iconic agricultural products.
Casual date farm stop in nearby Indio known for date shakes, sandwiches, and local date products with a relaxed desert roadside feel.
Stylish fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal Californian plates, elegant service, and a polished resort atmosphere near downtown.
Long-running deli and bakery serving classic breakfasts, pastrami, sandwiches, and comfort food in a busy casual setting.
Palm Springs is pricier than many US desert cities, with higher hotel rates in peak season and resort dining, though casual meals and rideshares remain manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-$2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafes, but not always expected.
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.
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options are in the area.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District). ATMs are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Accessible for persons with disabilities.
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