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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BHM - PSP
    6h 26m
    $230–828

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    44h 16m
    $291–570

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $636–1,481

  4. Drive 1,908.9 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Palm Desertcar car 1,908.9 mi
    30h 25m
    $349–504

Birmingham to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration44h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,721.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 44h 16m.

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