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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Research Triangleby plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Research Triangle by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PSP - RDU
    8h 29m
    $200–851

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kemper Street Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus bus
    5. Drive from Danville to Research Trianglecar car
    2d 11h
    $448–705

  3. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,578–2,484

  4. Drive  2,411 mi

    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Research Trianglecar car 2,411 mi
    39h 28m
    $440–636

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ONT - RDU
    9h 49m
    $266–646

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    8h 31m
    $229–389

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3d 3h

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d 14h
    $1,985–3,290

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,145.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Research Triangle via Palm Springs Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 2d 20h.

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