What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to Oakland?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Palm Springs to Oakland start their journey at Palm Springs Airport and wind up at Emeryville Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Palm Springs to Oakland from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Palm Springs to Oakland on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	16h 5m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	15h 55m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	Fastest
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	16h 5m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	16h 5m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	15h 55m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

14h 20mAverage Duration

429 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $172	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $202	Average Duration19h 29m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 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

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and Oakland?

Stops in Palm Springs

A - Palm Springs Airport

B - Garnet Ave

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palm Springs to Oakland by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $89 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-18.