Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Palm Springs

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Next departures for San Jose to Palm Springs on September 24
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Amtrak
Diridon Station
Palm Springs StationCheapest
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Diridon Station
Palm Springs StationFastest
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Diridon Station
Palm Springs StationNo tags
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Diridon Station
Palm Springs StationNo tags
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Diridon Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Palm Springs

Bus
Average PriceUS$59 - US$114Average Duration12h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$159 - US$159Average Duration14h 10m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Palm Springs

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
12h 45mAverage Duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$79
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 45m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance621 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Palm Springs Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Palm Springs

  1. What is the distance between San Jose and Palm Springs?

    It's about 622 km (386 miles) from San Jose to Palm Springs.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Palm Springs?

    Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Palm Springs Airport in Palm Springs.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of US$95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Palm Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$445 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95 which is on 2025-09-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Palm Springs, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Palm Springs will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Palm Springs, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Palm Springs?

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Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

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