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The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$42

Average price

$43

Fastest journey

4 h 54 m

Average duration

4 h 57 m

Trains per day

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Palm Springs, CA on Fri, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.

10:01PM4h54

San Diego, CA

02:55AMPalm Springs, CA

$421One-way

0 transfers

04:01PM4h59

San Diego, CA

09:00PMPalm Springs, CA

$431One-way

0 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 €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€36 Average price Cheapest	€57 Average price
5h 35m Average duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 45m Average duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, June 19

Last updated at 6:11 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4968 AMTRAK	3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA	4h59	8:00 PM Palm Springs, CA	1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4968 AMTRAK	3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA	5h09	8:10 PM Palm Springs, CA	1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4984 AMTRAK	9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA	4h54	1:55 AM Palm Springs, CA	1 transfer
581 Pacific Surfliner · 4984 AMTRAK	9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA	4h59	2:00 AM Palm Springs, CA	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA

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Trains from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $38 (€31)

Distance

84 miles (136 km)

Average train duration

5h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

$42 (€34)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 54m

First train

02:02

Last train

16:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $38 (€31)

Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Palm Springs, CA from San Diego, CA from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Palm Springs, CA from San Diego, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA.

Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA can start from as little as $41 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA is $41 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA is 4 h 54 min to travel the 84 mile (136 km) long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA leaves at 2: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA leaves at 4: 10 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Palm Springs, CA from San Diego, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Palm Springs, CA from San Diego, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA by train is September.

You have options as you can travel between San Diego, CA and Palm Springs, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.