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

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Desert Hot Springs by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BOS - PSP
    9h 5m
    $232–583

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PVD - PSP
    12h 11m
    $181–767

  3. Train via Ontario (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $805–1,968

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $475–776

  5. Drive  2,869.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Desert Hot Springscar car 2,869.4 mi
    47h 56m
    $524–757

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BOS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $246–884

  7. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $251–602

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    3d 13h
    $934–2,121

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    3d 16h
    $862–1,818

Boston to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,527 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Desert Hot Springs via Chicago Union Station, Riverside, Riverside, Ontario Amtrak, Ontario Amtrak, and Palm Springs Station in around 2d 21h.

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