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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CVG - PSP
    8h 26m
    $246–962

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $365–606

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    2d 4h
    $1,249–1,971

  4. Drive  2,049.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Palm Desertcar car 2,049.5 mi
    33h 8m
    $374–541

Cincinnati to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,823 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d.

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