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How to get fromPalm Springs to Davisby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    3h 18m
    $138–773

  2. Drive 498.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Daviscar car 498.6 mi
    8h 16m
    $91–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    15h 58m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 11m

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    4h 38m
    $140–695

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    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 Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    5h 5m
    $93–392

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to 5th St at I St. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, and J St. at 8th St. in around 15h 58m.

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