What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to San Jose?

The distance between Palm Desert and San Jose is 471 miles. The road distance is 459.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Palm Desert to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to San Jose bus from?

Palm Desert to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to San Jose?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to San Jose is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $900 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Palm Desert to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to San Jose is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Palm Desert to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Palm Desert to San Jose - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Desert to San Jose by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 13m
$202–387
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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 57m
$70–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 6m
$152–316
Drive 456.4 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Josecar 456.4 mi
7h 47m
$84–121
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2h 49m
$295–818
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2h 2m
$280–859
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 San Josetrain
15h 10m
$195–375
Bus, train via Anaheim (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 San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 16m
$173–346
Bus via King & Virginia
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
15h 31m
$128–171

Palm Desert to San Jose by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

11h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to San Jose Diridon Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a week.

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