How far is Oakland from Palm Springs?

The distance between the two cities is 422 miles (680 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Palm Springs?

Most of the buses traveling from Oakland to Palm Springs leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Palm Springs Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Palm Springs?

Once in Palm Springs, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Moorten Botanical Gardens, Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Bus Oakland to Palm Springs from $54 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures to Palm Springs

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 3 at 4:45am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Jack London Square
Arrival time: September 4 at 12:36am
Destination city: Palm Springs
Destination location: Palm Springs Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 51m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 3 at 4:55am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Emeryville Station
Arrival time: September 4 at 12:36am
Destination city: Palm Springs
Destination location: Palm Springs Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 41m
Departure time: September 3 at 4:55am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Emeryville Station
Arrival time: September 4 at 12:36am
Destination city: Palm Springs
Destination location: Palm Springs Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 41m
Departure time: September 3 at 4:55am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Emeryville Station
Arrival time: September 4 at 12:36am
Destination city: Palm Springs
Destination location: Palm Springs Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 41m
Departure time: September 3 at 4:55am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Emeryville Station
Arrival time: September 4 at 12:36am
Destination city: Palm Springs
Destination location: Palm Springs Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 41m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Palm Springs.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $57	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$111 - $144	Average Duration15h 27m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Palm Springs

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

15h 15mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration15h 15m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure8:40pm

Distance423 miles (681 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Oakland to Palm Springs Bus

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Bus service from Oakland to Palm Springs will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Oakland to Palm Springs, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Palm Springs?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - Oakland Bus Station

C - West Oakland BART Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Palm Springs

A - Palm Springs Airport

B - Garnet Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Palm Springs

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $292 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Oakland to Palm Springs that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Palm Springs?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 15m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time15h 27m	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures2

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Palm Springs?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Palm Springs

How far is Oakland from Palm Springs?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Palm Springs?

What are the best sights and things to do in Palm Springs?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Palm Springs?

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

You can also go to Palm Springs by train

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