What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert is to bus via San Jose which costs $80 - $120 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

The distance between Castro Valley and Palm Desert is 444 miles. The road distance is 477.2 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Valley to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 12h 12m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Palm Desert bus from?

Castro Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via San Jose, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Castro Valley to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Castro Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Palm Desert is 477 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Castro Valley to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2604+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Castro Valley to Palm Desert - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)OAK - PSP
3h 8m
$114–477
Bus via San Jose
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
12h 12m
$81–113
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 53m
Drive 474.5 mi
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Palm Desert474.5 mi
7h 49m
$87–126
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitas
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SJC - PSP
3h 52m
$123–519
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to West Oakland
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SFO - PSP
4h 3m
$119–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
12h 22m
$106–240
Bus via San Jose #2
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Downtown Los AngelesSan Jose
2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus StationHuntington Park
15h 5m
$128–172
Train, bus via Fontana
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
19h 36m
$128–207

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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Distance: 441.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hayward to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, King & Tully, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 12h 12m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Castro Valley to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Drive 474.5 mi

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