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How to Travel from

San Jose to Palm Springs

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$206.52

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Palm
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$152.17
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$152.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.99–$5.00

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from San Jose to Palm Springs?

The distance between San Jose and Palm Springs is 634 km. The road distance is 714.2 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Tully & King which takes 11h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from San Jose to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Palm Springs bus from?

San Jose to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Palm Springs?

The best way to get from San Jose to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tully & King, which costs and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the San Jose to Palm Springs bus arrive?

San Jose to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Palm Springs is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from San Jose to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Palm Springs. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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