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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2h 26m
    $166–342

  2. Drive 473 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Oaklandcar car 473 mi
    7h 52m
    $87–125

  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 Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 49m
    $102–183

  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 Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 1m
    $189–370

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 5m
    $259–775

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    15h 33m

Palm Springs to Oakland by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Oakland via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 12h 49m.

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