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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, tram

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    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
    4h 15m
    $84–373

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus bus
    12h 42m

  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 Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 50m

  4. Drive  473.9 mi

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

  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 Sacramentotrain train
    7h 34m
    $214–435

  6. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    13h 6m

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 57m
    $106–167

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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, Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA, Petro - Santa Nella, and Sacramento, CA in around 12h 42m.

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