There are 9 ways to get from Palm Springs to Alturas by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, 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 Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PSP - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
11h 28m$114–480Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
22h 10m$127–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
25h 50m$219–495Drive 659.1 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Alturascar 659.1 mi
12h 43m$121–174Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
15h 1m$325–879Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
13h 14m$564–796Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
13h 40m$145–638Bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
13h 56m$275–435Bus, train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CLD - RNO
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
17h 14m$143–540
Palm Springs to Alturas by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Alturas is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Alturas is to fly and train and bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Alturas. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Redding Area Bus Authority -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Alturas is 762 miles. The road distance is 663 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Alturas without a car is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Palm Springs to Alturas, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Alturas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Alturas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Alturas is 663 miles. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Palm Springs to Alturas.
There are six+ hotels available in Alturas.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Alturas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Redding Area Bus Authority - in around 22h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
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