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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    2h 50m
    $73–342

  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
    12h 15m
    $101–175

  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
    18h 47m
    $219–423

  4. Drive 487.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Palm Springscar car 487.1 mi
    8h 5m
    $89–129

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

    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 25m
    $193–395

  6. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 14m
    $110–158

Sacramento to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 12h 15m.

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