San Diego to Palm Springs is about 140 miles and 2½ hours by car. Palm Springs Limousine Services runs it as a flat-rate chauffeured transfer in either direction: meet-and-greet at SAN, flight tracking, and a direct drive to your hotel, resort or rental anywhere in the Coachella Valley. No shuttle stops, no rental-car counter, no driving the I-10 after a flight.
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What Is Included
- One flat rate for the route, set when you book; tolls and airport fees included.
- Meet-and-greet inside SAN with a name sign, or curbside pickup if you prefer.
- Flight tracking; no charge for airline delays.
- Door-to-door: any city from Desert Hot Springs to Coachella, including PGA West, La Quinta Resort, JW Marriott Desert Springs and the festival rentals in Indio.
- Water on board, phone chargers, luggage help; child seats on request.
Vehicles for This Route
Luxury Sedan
1 to 3 passengers
Flat rate
- Two large suitcases
- Executive travel
- The quiet option
Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Flat rate
- Families, car seats
- Four golf bags with passengers
- Resort stays with luggage
Sprinter Van
8 to 14 passengers
Flat rate
- Golf trips and bachelorette groups
- Conference and wedding parties
- Everyone and the bags in one vehicle
Why people book it: San Diego sends weekenders, cruise passengers and golf groups to the valley all season, and the I-15/I-10 drive through Temecula is a slog after a flight or a cruise. Pickup at San Diego International (SAN), the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, or any hotel or home in San Diego County.
Going the other way for a day? Our Temecula wine tours run the same road to the wineries and back.
Pickup at SAN
- Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 baggage claim, with a name sign.
- B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port Pavilion pickups.
- Any San Diego County hotel or home address.
Drop-offs anywhere in the valley. For LAX see LAX to Palm Springs; for Ontario, ONT to Palm Springs.
How Booking Works
- Send the quote form below with your date, pickup, destination and headcount, or call or text (760) 548-3569.
- Reservations replies with exact pricing and the vehicles that fit your group.
- Confirm with a deposit; your vehicle, chauffeur and times are locked.
- The day before, you get your chauffeur's name and number. Changes are handled by text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is San Diego to Palm Springs?
About 140 miles; 2½ hours in normal traffic, longer on Friday afternoons through Temecula.
Do you pick up at the cruise terminal?
Yes, the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and the Port Pavilion; tell us the ship and the disembarkation time.
Where do you meet me at San Diego airport?
Baggage claim in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 with a name sign, or curbside.
Can we stop in Temecula on the way?
Yes. A winery lunch stop on the way through is a popular add-on; ask for the hourly rate for the stop.
Do you run Palm Springs to San Diego?
Yes, in both directions, including Palm Springs to the cruise terminal for embarkation day.