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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    5h 2m
    $276–620

  2. Drive 290.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springscar car 290.9 mi
    5h 16m
    $54–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 55m
    $68–106

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 27m
    $108–207

San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 55m.

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