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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and Palm Springs takes 30h 11m and the fastest bus takes 29h 59m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Palm Springs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 11m
Duration
477 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Palo Alto to Palm Springs bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Palo Alto and Palm Springs. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Palm Springs at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Tully & King and take an average of 30h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak29h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 476.6 mi
  • Duration: 30h 11m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Main / College, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 12m.

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