There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane RNO - PSP
4h 27m$51–290Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 24m$104–174Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 28m$218–542Drive 502.7 mi
- Drive from Reno to Palm Springscar 502.7 mi
9h 13m$92–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
18h 42m$105–164
Reno to Palm Springs by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Reno and Palm Springs is 437 miles. The road distance is 505.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 24m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Reno to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Reno to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 24m.
Reno to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Palm Springs is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Reno to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 15h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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