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How to get fromCalifornia to Palm Springsby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 29m
    $38–61

  2. Train, bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to N Palm Canyon at Chinobus bus 4
    6h 36m
    $12–15

  3. Drive 106.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springscar car 106.7 mi
    1h 47m
    $20–29

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2h 43m
    $144–582

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 35m
    $39–57

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 29m
    $167–342

California to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily.

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