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

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

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  1. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RNO - PSP
    7h 9m
    $53–304

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 35m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 27m

  4. Drive  508.9 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Palm Springscar car 508.9 mi
    9h 30m
    $93–135

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    7h 23m
    $68–304

  6. Bus, train via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    20h 30m
    $83–136

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Truckee to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 15h 35m.

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