What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to San Jose?

About 386 miles (622 km) separate Palm Springs and San Jose.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Palm Springs to San Jose start their journey at Palm Springs Airport and wind up at Diridon Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and Willow Glen.

Bus Palm Springs to San Jose from $109 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Palm Springs to San Jose on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	14h 30m	4:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	14h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	14h 30m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	14h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

386 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $177	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $739	Average Duration17h 44m	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and San Jose?

Stops in Palm Springs

A
Palm Springs Airport
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B
Garnet Ave
360 Garnet Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
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Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palm Springs to San Jose, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palm Springs to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $109

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 San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $126 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-11-28.