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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    3h 4m
    $142–674

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    19h 35m
    $88–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 26m
    $111–198

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 16m
    $211–421

  5. Drive 528.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palm Springscar car 528.6 mi
    8h 57m
    $97–140

  6. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 21m
    $189–368

  7. Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    5h 32m
    $282–830

Santa Rosa to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 17h 26m.

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