There are 4 ways to get from Oceano to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
5h 9m$303–651Drive 279.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceano to Palm Springscar 279.2 mi
5h 1m$51–74Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 11m$94–191Bus
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 33m$81–128
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceano to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oceano to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceano to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Oceano and Palm Springs is 271 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oceano to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Oceano to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Oceano to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oceano to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h 33m.
Oceano to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceano to Palm Springs is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Oceano to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Oceano, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oceano to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Grover Beach Amtrak, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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