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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $218–587

  2. Drive 479.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Kirkwoodcar car 479.5 mi
    8h 43m
    $88–127

  3. Bus

    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 San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    18h
    $218–287

  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 San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    21h 23m
    $280–457

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    7h 26m
    $266–476

  6. Bus via San Jose

    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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    18h 27m
    $214–290

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Kirkwood, Alpine County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Kirkwood via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, Mission Bay North & 4th St, 16th Street & Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in around 18h.

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