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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 5m
    $160–374

  2. Drive 441.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Cruzcar car 441.8 mi
    7h 42m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 46m
    $101–177

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 43m
    $177–355

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 6m
    $275–800

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

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 18m
    $261–842

  7. Bus via Gilroy

    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 Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    17h 31m
    $90–135

Palm Springs to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 12h 46m.

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