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How to get fromPalm Springs to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 1m
    $210–398

  2. Drive 421.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Montereycar car 421.4 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–112

  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 Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 26m
    $151–304

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 46m
    $137–207

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 48m
    $115–418

  6. Bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    17h 36m
    $83–121

Palm Springs to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 46m.

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