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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DTW - PSP
    8h 44m
    $257–1,012

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $421–636

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive  2,221.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Palm Desertcar car 2,221.6 mi
    36h 12m
    $393–567

Detroit to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,915.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

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

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