San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA train with Amtrak

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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

2

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.

Amtrak
10:01PM4h54
San Diego, CA
02:55AMPalm Springs, CA
$421One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:01PM4h59
San Diego, CA
09:00PMPalm Springs, CA
$431One-way
0 transfers

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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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€36

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Cheapest

€57

Average price

5h 35m

Average duration

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5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 45m

Average duration

7h 15m

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San Diego, CA to Palm Springs, CA train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, June 19
Last updated at 6:11 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner · 4968 AMTRAK3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
4h59
8:00 PM Palm Springs, CA1 transfer
amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner · 4968 AMTRAK3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
5h09
8:10 PM Palm Springs, CA1 transfer
amtrak581 Pacific Surfliner · 4984 AMTRAK9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
4h54
1:55 AM Palm Springs, CA1 transfer
amtrak581 Pacific Surfliner · 4984 AMTRAK9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
4h59
2:00 AM Palm Springs, CA1 transfer

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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
4
Fastest train
4h 54m
First train
02:02
Last train
16:10
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)

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

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