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How to get fromSan Jose to Palm Springs Stationby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Palm Springs Station by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 54m
    $186–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 44m
    $68–125

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 21m
    $165–348

  4. Drive 439.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Palm Springs Stationcar car 439.5 mi
    7h 30m
    $81–116

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3h 35m
    $279–802

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    2h 49m
    $262–842

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $206–850

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 47m
    $78–137

  9. Bus, train via Ontario

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 21m
    $105–161

San Jose to Palm Springs Station by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Palm Springs Station, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles in around 14h 21m.

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