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
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 4h59 | 8:00 PM Palm Springs, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 5h09 | 8:10 PM Palm Springs, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 4h54 | 1:55 AM Palm Springs, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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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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 |
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:
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