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How to get fromPalm Desert to Berkeleyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2h 40m
    $145–663

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 29m
    $80–220

  3. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 6m

  4. Drive 492.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Berkeleycar car 492.1 mi
    8h 16m
    $90–130

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    2h 59m
    $113–410

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    3h 44m
    $187–919

  7. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    14h 57m
    $134–181

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 10m
    $92–161

  9. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    18h 27m
    $124–194

Palm Desert to Berkeley by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Downtown Berkeley via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 13h 29m.

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