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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Jose by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h
    $170–349

  2. Drive 441.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Josecar car 441.2 mi
    7h 31m
    $81–117

  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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 44m
    $92–162

  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 San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 41m
    $169–340

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 36m
    $263–780

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    1h 49m
    $248–821

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    16h 8m
    $86–122

Palm Springs to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a week.

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