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How to get fromPalm Springs to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carson City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 20m
    $129–467

  2. Drive 472 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carson Citycar car 472 mi
    8h 35m
    $87–125

  3. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    18h
    $109–167

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    26h 44m
    $266–535

  5. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h
    $309–858

  6. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 8m
    $548–825

  7. Bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    4. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 53m
    $265–419

  8. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 40m
    $99–407

  9. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    18h 58m
    $146–246

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    20h 29m
    $179–263

Palm Springs to Carson City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 18h 58m.

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