How much is the bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The cheapest coach tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego start from £30. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The average bus journey time from Palm Springs to San Diego is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Palm Springs to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Palm Springs to San Diego at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 15:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palm Springs to San Diego?

A bus journey from Palm Springs to San Diego produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Palm Springs to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Palm Springs to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Palm Springs to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palm Springs to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Palm Springs to San Diego from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Palm Springs to San Diego on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:50	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 17m	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
07:50	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 3m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
07:50	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	14:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
07:50	Indian Canyon Dr	6h 17m	14:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:10	Indian Canyon Dr	5h 54m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 09:51 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 15mAverage duration

77 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £98	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£50 - £63	Average duration7h 48m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and San Diego?

Stops in Palm Springs

A
Palm Springs Airport
Visit page
B
Garnet Ave
360 Garnet Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
Visit page

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5610 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £30

Amtrak Palm Springs San Diego recent customer reviews

train was delayed 2.5 hours

Marcus D.

11 March 2024

Bus location sign in Palm Springs could be a bit clearer

Christine T.

8 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The cheapest coach tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego start from £30. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from Palm Springs to San Diego is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Palm Springs to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Palm Springs to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Palm Springs to San Diego at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 15:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palm Springs to San Diego?
A bus journey from Palm Springs to San Diego produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Palm Springs to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Palm Springs to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Palm Springs to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palm Springs to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£28

27/11

£28

Today

£28

29/11

£28

30/11

£28

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£28

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03/12

£28

The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £39 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-11-29.