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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    5h 51m
    $102–503

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 52m
    $398–845

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    35h 50m
    $233–383

  4. Drive  1,248.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,248.1 mi
    20h 1m
    $228–329

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $200–564

Austin to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,154.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Palm Springs Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $360–850 and the journey takes 32h 40m.

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