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How to get fromPalm Desert to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PSP - SEA
    4h 16m
    $183–762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 38m
    $152–361

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 18m

  4. Drive 1,217.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Seattlecar car 1,217.3 mi
    22h 26m
    $223–321

Palm Desert to Seattle by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration30h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Seattle Bus Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 38m.

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