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How to get fromPortland to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    4h 11m
    $168–748

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    23h 59m
    $152–384

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    34h 37m
    $199–378

  4. Drive 1,033.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,033.2 mi
    19h 17m
    $189–273

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 23h 59m.

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