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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    4h 50m
    $146–542

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    24h
    $235–301

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    36h 47m
    $392–833

  4. Drive 1,232.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Palm Desertcar car 1,232.7 mi
    19h 48m
    $225–325

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    31h 31m
    $308–498

Austin to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,150.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 24h.

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