Bus Tickets from Oakland to Palm Springs

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Next departures for Oakland to Palm Springs on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Palm Springs StationCheapest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Palm Springs StationFastest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Palm Springs StationNo tags
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Palm Springs StationNo tags
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Palm Springs StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Palm Springs

Bus
Average PriceUS$57 - US$57Average Duration15h 15m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$111 - US$144Average Duration15h 27m
61kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Palm Springs

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

8bus per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
US$57Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 15m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure8:40pm
Distance691 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Palm Springs Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Oakland to Palm Springs.

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

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling 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.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Palm Springs

  1. How far is Oakland from Palm Springs?

    The distance between Oakland and Palm Springs is approximately 680 km (422 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Palm Springs Airport in Palm Springs.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08-27
US$96
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08-30
US$55
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09-03
US$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Palm Springs was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$55

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 US$55 to US$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 US$55 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from Palm Springs to Oakland

You can also go to Palm Springs by train

Train from Oakland to Palm Springs

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