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How to get fromRedwood City to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Redwood City to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 11m
    $169–346

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    16h 18m
    $67–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 59m
    $88–126

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 44m
    $173–349

  5. Drive 464.4 mi

    1. Drive from Redwood City to Palm Springscar car 464.4 mi
    7h 52m
    $85–123

  6. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4h 14m
    $270–787

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3h 29m
    $255–829

Redwood City to Palm Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Palo Alto Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Main / College, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 59m.

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