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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Springs to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport 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
    6h 7m
    $186–381

  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
    $125–302

  4. Bus

    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
    $99–146

  5. Fly Palm Springs International Airport 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
    4h 56m
    $276–861

  6. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $296–825

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 7m
    $319–757

  8. 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 train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    17h 13m
    $108–270

Palm Springs to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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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