There are 5 ways to get from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pacific / 7th to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
4h 34m$45–59Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springscar 117.3 mi
2h 15m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pacific / 3rd to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 58m$89–134Tram, train
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 16m$89–136Line 205 bus, train
- Take the bus from 7th / Gaffey to Artesia Stationbus 205
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 17m$89–134
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Pacific / 7th and arriving at Palm Springs North via Olive / 5th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from San Pedro station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between San Pedro and Desert Hot Springs is 141 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pacific / 7th station.
San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.
San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.
What companies run services between San Pedro, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific / 7th to Desert Hot Springs via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Pacific / 7th to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Pacific / 3rd to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Gaffey to Artesia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from San Pedro to Desert Hot Springs.
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