Trains from Riverside, CA to Palm Springs, CA

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Next departures to Riverside

One passenger / one way

6:05AM
7h5m
1:10PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
Cheapest
Palm Springs - Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
Cheapest
6:05AM
12h55m
7:00PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
2nd Cheapest
Palm Springs - Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
2nd Cheapest
6:05AM
6h55m
1:00PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
Fastest
Palm Springs - Indian Canyon Dr
Fastest
6:05AM
12h50m
6:55PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
Palm Springs - Indian Canyon Dr
Train Riverside to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Train Riverside to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average train trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:05 AM
Distance49 miles (78 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Riverside to Palm Springs Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains4
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:05AM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration6h55m
Average Train Trip Duration7h5m
Distance49 miles (78 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Riverside - Palm Springs

The average train ticket price from Riverside to Palm Springs is $18. The best way to find train tickets from Riverside to Palm Springs is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Riverside and Palm Springs is around 7h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 50 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Riverside to Palm Springs can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Riverside to Palm Springs by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Riverside to Palm Springs, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Palm Springs, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Springs Air Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, Biking, Moorten Botanical Gardens.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Riverside to Palm Springs is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Palm Springs, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Riverside and Palm Springs, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Riverside to Palm Springs, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time50mAvg Price$22Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time7h 5mAvg Price$18Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Riverside and Palm Springs is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $18 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Palm Springs, choose the train, as it will take you from Riverside to Palm Springs in about 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Riverside by train?

Train from Palm Springs to Riverside

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