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

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There are 10 ways to get from Palm Springs to Sonora by plane, bus, car, taxi, train, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sonoracar car
    5h 30m
    $100–436

  2. Drive 432.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Sonoracar car 432.2 mi
    7h 45m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Modesto to Sonorataxi taxi
    12h 9m
    $204–283

  4. Bus, train, drive

    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 train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    4. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Sonoracar car
    18h 49m
    $189–370

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Sonoracar car
    5h 58m
    $270–853

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bentley St & G St to Sonorataxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $275–514

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bentley St & G St to Sonorataxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $385–931

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus bus
    18h 28m
    $122–173

  9. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus bus
    18h 33m
    $122–163

  10. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Stockton St.bus bus
    18h 36m
    $143–190

Palm Springs to Sonora by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton St. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Yosemite Village in around 18h 28m.

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