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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
7:50AM
5h17m
1:07PM
Palm Springs - Indian Canyon Dr
Cheapest
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
Cheapest
7:50AM
6h17m
2:07PM
Palm Springs - Indian Canyon Dr
2nd Cheapest
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
2nd Cheapest
7:50AM
5h3m
12:53PM
Palm Springs - Indian Canyon Dr
Fastest
San Diego - Old Town San Diego
Fastest
7:45AM
5h8m
12:53PM
Palm Springs - PSP Airport
San Diego - Old Town San Diego
12:15PM
5h20m
5:35PM
Palm Springs - Palm Springs North
San Diego - UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Bus Palm Springs to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Palm Springs to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average bus trip duration6h 3m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure3:50 AM
Distance85 miles (136 km)
Latest bus departure8:25 PM

Palm Springs to San Diego Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Palm Springs to San Diego. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Palm Springs to San Diego from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Diego from Palm Springs, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses17
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:50AM - 8:25PM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$38
Minimum Trip Duration4h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h3m
Distance85 miles (136 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteAmtrak, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Palm Springs - San Diego

You can take a bus or a train to go from Palm Springs to San Diego. Both are easy and sustainable ways to travel to San Diego. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Palm Springs to San Diego is about 6h 3m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 4h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 85 miles (137 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Palm Springs and San Diego is 85 miles (137 km).

About 17 buses travel this route daily, provided by Amtrak and FlixBus. The number of buses from Palm Springs to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Palm Springs to San Diego a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 3:50 AM and 8:25 PM.

If you're headed to San Diego from Palm Springs, chances are that your bus will leave from Garnet Ave and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $38 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Diego from Palm Springs.

You can expect to pay around $38 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $38 to $158, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are USS Midway Museum, Pacific Surf School, La Jolla Cove, SeaWorld San Diego and Old Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/03
$35
12/04
$35
Today
$35
12/06
$35
12/07
$35
12/08
$35
12/09
$35
12/10
$35
The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Diego was searched and found on Dec 3, 2023 with a price of $35

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $104 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2023-12-06.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Palm Springs and San Diego!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Palm Springs to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Palm Springs to San Diego.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Palm Springs to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Palm Springs to San Diego?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time6h 3mAvg Price$38Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time7h 48mAvg Price$58Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between Palm Springs and San Diego is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $38 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $38. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, choose the bus, as it will take you from Palm Springs to San Diego in about 6h 3m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Palm Springs by bus?

Bus from San Diego to Palm Springs

You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from Palm Springs to San Diego

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