How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Palm Springs cost?

The bus ticket price from San Jose to Palm Springs starts at R 1 017. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Palm Springs is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Palm Springs?

The average travel time between San Jose and Palm Springs is around 12h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 622 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Palm Springs?

The number of buses from San Jose to Palm Springs can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Palm Springs by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Palm Springs?

When taking the bus from San Jose to Palm Springs, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between San Jose and Palm Springs leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Palm Springs Airport, Garnet Ave.

Bus San Jose to Palm Springs from R 1 835 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Palm Springs on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:10	Diridon Station	18h 26m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	CheapestFastest
		06:10	Diridon Station	18h 26m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Palm Springs on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Diridon Station	18h 26m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	Cheapest
06:20	Diridon Station	18h 16m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	Fastest
06:20	Diridon Station	18h 16m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	No tags
06:20	Diridon Station	18h 16m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	18h 26m	00:36	Palm Springs Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose 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 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 017, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 45mAverage duration

622 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 017 - R 1 978	Average duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 391 - R 3 259	Average duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11304 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 288

FlixBus San Jose Palm Springs recent customer reviews

My tickets got changed after I bought them so that I would have to wait 3 hours for a layover. Then, that bus didn't arrive for 6 hours. The bus tracker updated only twice during that time, so I couldn't leave the station to get food because I was afraid of missing the bus. Once on the bus, they missed my stop and I was told that "it says I don't have anyone at that stop". Somehow my stop wasn't recorded properly in the system. We then drove an additional 50 minutes to loop back around. I had someone waiting to pick me up for that entire time, 4:50AM-5:40AM. This was an absolutely terrible experience and not worth the $70+ I spent.

Gianna W.

13 August 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Palm Springs

A - Palm Springs Airport

B - Garnet Ave

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Palm Springs cost?
The bus ticket price from San Jose to Palm Springs starts at R 1 017. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Palm Springs is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Palm Springs?
The average travel time between San Jose and Palm Springs is around 12h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 622 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Palm Springs?
The number of buses from San Jose to Palm Springs can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Palm Springs by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Palm Springs?
When taking the bus from San Jose to Palm Springs, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Palm Springs?
Buses travelling between San Jose and Palm Springs leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Palm Springs Airport, Garnet Ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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12/11

R 2 272

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R 2 028

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R 1 835

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 835

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 835 to R 7 777 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 835, which is on 2025-11-16.