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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PSP - RNO
    4h 33m
    $60–371

  2. 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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 35m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    25h 2m

  4. Drive  503.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Sparkscar car 503.1 mi
    9h 11m
    $92–133

  5. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    17h 35m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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