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How to get fromPalm Springs to Pacific Crest Trailby plane, train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Pacific Crest Trail by plane, train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, drive

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    7h 1m
    $114–473

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    4. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    19h 29m
    $147–212

  3. Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    22h 31m
    $238–494

  4. Drive 628.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Pacific Crest Trailcar car 628.3 mi
    11h 31m
    $115–166

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    3. Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    9h 41m
    $259–739

  6. 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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Riverside Drive to Chester - Holiday Marketbus bus
    22h 38m
    $158–277

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Pacific Crest Trail, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Pacific Crest Trail via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, Riverside Drive, and Chester - Holiday Market in around 22h 38m.

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