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Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA by bus

The journey from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA by bus is 84.86 mi and takes 6 hr 10 min. There are 16 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:35 AM and the last at 6:55 PM. It is possible to travel from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $31.91 or as much as $119.28. The best price for this journey is $31.91.

Lowest Price $31.91
Journey Duration 6 hr 10 min
Connection per Day 16
Lowest Price $31.91
Highest Price $119.28
First Departure 2:35 AM
Last Departure 6:55 PM
Distance 84.86 mi
Departure Palm Springs, CA
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Amtrak, FlixBus

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA

The cheapest Palm Springs, CA - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $22.54 if you’re lucky, or $42.13 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $56.04.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus

When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA
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Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
9.56kg
Bus
10.24kg
Flight
27.31kg
Car
21.85kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA is $48.39. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $31.91.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA is $31.91. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Palm Springs, CA and San Diego, CA by bus?
Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA is 84.86 mi.
How long does the bus between Palm Springs, CA and San Diego, CA take?
Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA is on average 6 hr 10 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hr 20 min.
Which companies operate from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA?
Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA has 16 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 2:35 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 6:55 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $31.91 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Palm Springs, CA and San Diego, CA is 4 hr 20 min.
Is there a direct bus from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Palm Springs, CA and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Palm Springs, CA to San Diego, CA creates 10.24kg of CO2 emissions.

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