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How to get fromPalm Springs to Davisby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Davis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    4h 29m
    $64–377

  2. Bus

    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 Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Davisbus bus
    15h 15m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 6m

  4. Drive  498.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Daviscar car 498.6 mi
    8h 16m
    $91–132

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    6h 1m
    $158–392

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 42m
    $362–874

  7. Bus, train via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    15h 44m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Davis via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Lodi Amtrak Station in around 15h 15m.

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