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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Palm Desert by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DSM - PSP
    5h 36m
    $233–831

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 33m
    $304–403

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    42h 52m
    $607–1,276

  4. Drive 1,658 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Palm Desertcar car 1,658 mi
    26h 28m
    $303–438

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 36m
    $315–554

Des Moines to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 36h 33m.

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