There are 7 ways to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
4h 14m$247–760Drive 448 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pleasanton to Palm Springscar 448 mi
7h 31m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
- Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 25m$96–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 8m$137–299BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
5h 13m$148–333Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
4h 51m$242–814Train, bus via Indio
- Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus
18h 32m$108–145
Pleasanton to Palm Springs by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pleasanton to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Peters St & St Mary St and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, Bakersfield and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Pleasanton and Palm Springs is 444 miles. The road distance is 450.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Pleasanton to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
The best way to get from Pleasanton to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 15h 25m.
Pleasanton to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Tracy Transit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Palm Springs is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Pleasanton to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Dublin/Pleasanton BART Unloading, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Ace
Train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Ace
Train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
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