There are 7 ways to get from Aptos to Palm Springs by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
7h 6m$155–351Drive 434.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aptos to Palm Springscar 434.5 mi
7h 34m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 34m$93–158Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 44m$123–270Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
6h 19m$246–829Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
7h 40m$262–796Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 42m$232–867
Aptos to Palm Springs by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Palm Springs is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $240 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Aptos and Palm Springs is 501 miles. The road distance is 437 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Aptos to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Aptos to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Aptos to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Palm Springs is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Aptos to Palm Springs.
There are 1681+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 15h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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