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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Oakland is to bus which costs $70 - $170 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Oakland via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Oakland?

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

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $70 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Palm Desert to Oakland, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Oakland?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Oakland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Oakland?

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

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 802+ hotels available in Oakland.

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

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

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2h 39m
$198–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h 58m
$74–161
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
16h 30m
$215–405
Drive 488.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Oaklandcar 488.2 mi
8h 8m
$90–129
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2h 18m
$291–813
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
16h 8m
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 36m
$193–377
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 44m
$172–346

Palm Desert to Oakland by bus and foot

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Oakland via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 58m.

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