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How to get fromPleasanton to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Pleasanton to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 22m
    $291–819

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus bus 150
    2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 26m
    $77–135

  3. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 48m
    $138–310

  4. Drive  463.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Palm Desertcar car 463.1 mi
    7h 46m
    $85–123

  5. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4h 21m
    $192–392

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    4h
    $286–873

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $107–144

  8. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 49m
    $163–334

Pleasanton to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peters St & St Mary St to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Dublin/Pleasanton BART Unloading, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 15h 26m.

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