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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 40m
    $146–335

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    17h 16m
    $71–103

  3. 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 Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 42m
    $91–145

  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 San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 19m
    $133–326

  5. Drive  455.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Los Altoscar car 455.1 mi
    7h 43m
    $84–120

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram
    5h 32m
    $254–770

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    4h 25m
    $240–815

Palm Springs to Los Altos by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Antonio & Almond via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a week.

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