There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Richmond by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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 San Francisco International Airport, BART
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
2h 57m$147–354Drive 484 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Richmondcar 484 mi
8h 4m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
13h 34m$99–176Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
17h 25m$179–373Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Richmondsubway
2h 31m$261–777Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
14h 57m$103–172
Palm Springs to Richmond by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Richmond is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Richmond is to fly and BART which takes 2h 31m and costs $260 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Richmond is 463 miles. The road distance is 486.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Palm Springs to Richmond, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Richmond bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Richmond bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Richmond is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Palm Springs to Richmond.
There are 638+ hotels available in Richmond.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Richmond, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Richmond via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Coliseum to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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