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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $100 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale 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 12h 13m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale?

The distance between Palm Desert and Sunnyvale is 463 miles. The road distance is 470.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 12h 13m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 12h 13m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $410 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Sunnyvale is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Palm Desert to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 580+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

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

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

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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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 59m
$201–386
Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
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 / ...
12h 13m
$74–157
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 40m
$199–381
Drive 467.6 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Sunnyvalecar 467.6 mi
7h 55m
$86–124
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 34m
$108–404
Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
4h 12m
$304–838
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 San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 45m
$178–352
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 San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 53m
$170–342
Bus
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 / ...
16h 20m
$128–171

Palm Desert to Sunnyvale by bus, foot, and train

17Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 13m. 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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