What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The distance between Oakland and Palm Desert is 460 miles. The road distance is 491.1 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Oakland to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Palm Desert bus from?

Oakland to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Bus or fly from Oakland to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Oakland to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Oakland to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Oakland to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Palm Desert is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Oakland to Palm Desert.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Palm Desert?

Book your Oakland to Palm Desert bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Oakland to Palm Desert - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
3h 37m
$196–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
12h 56m
$79–153
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 6m
$195–373
Drive 488.2 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Palm Desertcar 488.2 mi
8h 8m
$90–129
Fly from Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
3h 6m
$290–816
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
4h 18m
$100–352
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 15m
Train, bus via Fontana
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
18h 7m
$207–380

Oakland to Palm Desert by bus and foot

27Weekly Services

12h 56mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 56m.

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