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How to get fromPalm Springs to Californiaby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to California by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 46m
    $40–61

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $10–16

  3. Drive 106.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Los Angelescar car 106.7 mi
    1h 48m
    $20–29

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 26m
    $166–342

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 55m
    $40–56

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2h 5m
    $142–581

Palm Springs to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Los Angeles via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3h 55m.

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