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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 24m
    $167–342

  2. Drive 473.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Oakland to Palm Springscar car 473.2 mi
    7h 53m
    $87–125

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 35m

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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
    16h 26m
    $190–364

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    2h 53m
    $261–775

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 54m
    $102–178

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 35m.

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