What is the distance between Sacramento and Palm Springs?

The distance between Sacramento and Palm Springs is approximately 691 km (429 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

Buses departing from Greyhound Sacramento Station in Sacramento will take you to Palm Springs Airport in Palm Springs.

Bus Sacramento to Palm Springs from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sacramento to Palm Springs on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:10pm	Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS)	20h 55m	2:05pm	Palm Springs	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Old Sacramento	17h 30m	11:30am	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Old Sacramento	20h 5m	2:05pm	Palm Springs	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 10m	11:30am	Palm Springs North	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	15h 45m	2:05pm	Palm Springs	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Palm Springs

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

686 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $222	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$156 - $266	Average Duration17h 48m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Palm Springs?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Palm Springs by bus

What is the distance between Sacramento and Palm Springs?
The distance between Sacramento and Palm Springs is approximately 691 km (429 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Buses departing from Greyhound Sacramento Station in Sacramento 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.

Best price found

11-22

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11-23

$147

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11-28

$173

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $147

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

You can expect to pay from $147 to $579 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-11-28.