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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bellingham to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BLI - PSP
    6h 27m
    $131–481

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 1m
    $209–358

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 46m

  4. Drive  1,306.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Palm Desertcar car 1,306.8 mi
    24h 3m
    $239–345

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    6h 43m
    $328–613

  6. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    6h 16m
    $217–853

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YVR - PSP
    7h 47m
    $158–491

Bellingham to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,097.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 33h 1m.

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