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How to get fromSacramento to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3h 3m
    $97–368

  2. Drive 489.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Desert Hot Springscar car 489.6 mi
    8h 9m
    $90–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 54m
    $103–175

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    18h 11m
    $240–475

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 37m
    $222–432

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $246–840

  7. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 59m
    $119–198

Sacramento to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Desert Hot 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 10h 54m.

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