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Compare bus, train, and flight for Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, and a flight costs an average of €463.
Distance: 421 miles (679 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€91 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €463 Average price |
16h 56m Average total duration 16h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 55m Average total duration Fastest 11h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA
Trains from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€91) but you can travel from only $72 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 421 miles (679 km) distance in 16h 26m.
Distance 421 miles (679 km) |
Average train duration 16h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€91) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 16h 26m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 22:00 |
FAQs: Trains from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oakland, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Palm Springs, CA to Oakland, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Yoshi's Oakland
- Scott's Seafood Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Waterfront Hotel
- Z Hotel Jack London Square
- Executive Inn & Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: AC Transit lines 12, 72, 72M
- Ferry: San Francisco Bay Ferry
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