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

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

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  1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport

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    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STS - PSP
    2h 59m
    $95–518

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 40m
    $102–167

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 17m
    $176–368

  4. Drive 528.6 mi

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

  5. 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 23m
    $96–395

  6. 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
    $100–497

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    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 53m
    $114–208

Santa Rosa to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 16h 40m.

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