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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DTW - PSP
    6h 20m
    $194–732

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn 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
    2d 5h
    $767–1,727

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $399–719

  4. Drive 2,224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Palm Springscar car 2,224.4 mi
    35h 50m
    $406–587

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 26m
    $337–4,474

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 5m
    $221–584

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    12h 59m
    $208–617

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$767Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,884.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 2d 5h.

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