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How to get fromAlameda to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Alameda to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 42m
    $186–383

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 56m
    $76–134

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 6m

  4. Drive  486.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to Palm Desertcar car 486.6 mi
    8h 8m
    $89–129

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 8m
    $289–816

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    4h 6m
    $284–871

  7. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 4m
    $105–145

  8. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 7m
    $311–467

Alameda to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 56m.

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