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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Sacramento by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2h 19m
    $107–427

  2. Drive 488.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Sacramentocar car 488.9 mi
    8h 7m
    $90–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 49m
    $103–180

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 51m
    $223–430

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Sacramento Bus Station via Palm Springs North and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 49m.

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