There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
3h 29m$246–760Drive 448.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Pleasantoncar 448.1 mi
7h 30m$82–119Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
13h 6m$88–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
16h 34m$137–298Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4h 17m$146–333Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain
4h 51m$240–814Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Modestobus 1
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
14h 40m$83–127
Palm Springs to Pleasanton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Pleasanton. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Peters Ave & Division St via Anaheim, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi and Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Pleasanton is 445 miles. The road distance is 450.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 13h 6m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Pleasanton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Pleasanton is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 14h 40m.
Palm Springs to Pleasanton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Pleasanton is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Palm Springs to Pleasanton.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Pleasanton, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Peters Ave & Division St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim, Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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