There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Bodie by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Bodiecar
12h 39m$467–490Drive 389.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Bodiecar 389.4 mi
7h 33m$72–103Fly, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus
11h 41m$436–677Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus
14h 33m$549–602Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
18h 20m$195–278
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Bodie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Bodie is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Bodie. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Bodie is 494 miles. The road distance is 391.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Bodie without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 33m and costs $550 - $600.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Palm Springs to Bodie, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Bodie bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Bodie bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Bodie is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Palm Springs to Bodie.
There are nine+ hotels available in Bodie.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Bodie via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
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