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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Los Gatos by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, car, subway, 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 26m
    $175–356

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    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 Gilroybus bus
    17h 3m
    $80–117

  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 31m
    $99–176

  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 San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 13m
    $172–348

  5. Drive 444.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Los Gatoscar car 444.9 mi
    7h 30m
    $82–118

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 27 bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratogabus bus
    3h 10m
    $250–826

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 17m
    $270–793

Palm Springs to Los Gatos by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Winchester Station in around 13h 31m.

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