How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Palm Springs start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to Palm Springs is 8h 26m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Palm Springs route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Palm Springs?

The earliest train from San Diego to Palm Springs departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Train San Diego to Palm Springs from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Palm Springs on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	6h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 45m	18:55	Indian Canyon Dr	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	6h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Palm Springs on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	6h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 45m	18:55	Indian Canyon Dr	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	6h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	4h 50m	13:00	Indian Canyon Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 04/12/2025 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Palm Springs

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

6h 40mAverage duration

77 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £86	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£49 - £69	Average duration8h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 £29

Amtrak San Diego Palm Springs recent customer reviews

We were supposed to be on a Bus from San Diego and there was no Bus. Apparently someone booked us on a Train from San Diego to Palm Springs

Linda B.

18 October 2024

Friendly staff and chatted to a lovely American

Paul H.

20 March 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Palm Springs start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Palm Springs is 8h 26m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Palm Springs route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Palm Springs?
The earliest train from San Diego to Palm Springs departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£27

10/12

£27

Today

£27

12/12

£27

13/12

£27

14/12

£27

15/12

£27

16/12

£27

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

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

You can expect to pay from £27 to £206 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-12.