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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    1h 35m
    $68–324

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 12m
    $98–183

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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
    20h 1m
    $209–424

  4. Drive 497.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Palm Springscar car 497.4 mi
    8h 17m
    $91–132

  5. Train, bus via Richmond

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 21m
    $128–220

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 14h 12m.

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