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

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There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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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 28m
    $157–342

  2. Drive 471.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Palm Springscar car 471.5 mi
    7h 53m
    $87–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 44m
    $94–162

  4. 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 26m
    $161–332

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2h 50m
    $260–775

  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
    3h 58m
    $255–830

  7. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 43m
    $95–162

Alameda to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 12h 44m.

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