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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2h 14m
    $82–392

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    13h 55m
    $99–176

  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 Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 44m
    $219–430

  4. Drive 486.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Sacramentocar car 486.9 mi
    8h 3m
    $89–129

  5. 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 11m
    $107–193

Palm Springs to Sacramento by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 55m.

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