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How to get fromCalifornia Polytechnic State University to Palm Springsby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from California Polytechnic State University to Palm Springs by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 1m
    $71–110

  2. Drive  292.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California Polytechnic State University to Palm Springscar car 292.8 mi
    5h 20m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 1m
    $84–192

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    7h 25m
    $262–605

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California Polytechnic State University to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours.

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