What is the cheapest way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $250 - $700 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $300 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Scranton and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Scranton, PA and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Scranton to Palm Desert?

The distance between Scranton and Palm Desert is 2305 miles. The road distance is 2602 miles.

How do I travel from Scranton to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $250 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Scranton to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Scranton to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scranton to Palm Desert bus from?

Scranton to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Scranton, PA station.

Bus or fly from Scranton to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Scranton to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $300 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $700 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Scranton to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Scranton to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Harrisburg, PA station.

What is the time difference between Scranton and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 3h behind Scranton. It is currently 3:55 PM in Scranton and 12:55 PM in Palm Desert.

Can I drive from Scranton to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Palm Desert is 2602 miles. It takes approximately 41h 51m to drive from Scranton to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2524+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Scranton to Palm Desert - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)AVP - PSP
8h 23m
$307–1,059
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
2d 12h
$251–695
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
2d 15h
Drive 2,586.9 mi
1. Drive from Scranton to Palm Desert2,586.9 mi
41h 51m
$473–682
Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)JFK - PSP
10h 20m
$266–918
Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Lehigh Valley International Airport
2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)ABE - PSP
12h 5m
$266–942

Scranton to Palm Desert by bus and foot

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Distance: 2,291.3 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton, PA to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 12h.

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