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How to get fromColumbia to Palm Springsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Palm Springs by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CAE - PSP
    9h 4m
    $368–1,520

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d
    $894–1,872

  3. Drive 2,275.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Palm Springscar car 2,275.9 mi
    36h 29m
    $416–600

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 4h
    $1,136–2,382

Columbia to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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