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How to get fromPortland to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planePDX - PSP
    4h 12m
    $178–763

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    24h 57m
    $140–353

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    35h 57m

  4. Drive 1,045.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Palm Desertcar1,045.8 mi
    19h 21m
    $191–276

Portland to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 24h 57m.

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