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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Palm Springs 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
    5h 34m
    $102–503

  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 47m
    $237–303

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    41h 14m
    $809–1,237

  4. Drive  1,244.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Palm Springscar car 1,244.3 mi
    20h
    $228–328

  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
    32h 38m
    $359–479

Austin to Palm Springs by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Indian Canyon at Alejo 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, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 24h 47m.

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