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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CLE - PSP
    8h 12m
    $218–812

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $399–626

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 5h
    $1,292–2,192

  4. Drive  2,256.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Palm Desertcar car 2,256.4 mi
    36h 43m
    $412–595

Cleveland to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,977.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 4h.

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