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

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

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  1. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    6h 26m
    $190–379

  2. Drive  421.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Palm Springscar car 421.4 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–112

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas 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
    15h 22m
    $114–262

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 37m
    $103–163

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    5h 22m
    $281–858

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    6h 51m
    $301–821

  7. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    18h 22m
    $98–229

Monterey to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 16h 37m.

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