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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $110 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Sacramento?

The distance between Palm Desert and Sacramento is 465 miles. The road distance is 505.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Sacramento bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Sacramento is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Palm Desert to Sacramento.

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

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 335+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PSP - SMF
2h 27m
$114–430
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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
14h 18m
$80–161
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 Sacramentotrain
19h 13m
$245–465
Drive 502.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Sacramentocar 502.2 mi
8h 19m
$92–133
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
15h 59m
$113–164
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 Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
19h 19m
$223–437
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 Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
19h 27m
$202–406

Palm Desert to Sacramento by bus and foot

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Distance: 462.8 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Sacramento Bus Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 18m.

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