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How to get fromPalm Springs to Elk Groveby plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Elk Grove by plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    3h 14m
    $106–420

  2. Drive 473.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Elk Grovecar car 473.9 mi
    7h 56m
    $87–125

  3. Bus via Santa Nella Village

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Nellabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Nella to Sacramentobus bus
    12h 43m
    $144–176

  4. 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 Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 50m
    $243–447

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus bus 1
    13h 51m
    $132–187

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    15h 10m
    $125–205

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Elk Grove via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, Santa Nella, and Sacramento in around 12h 43m.

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