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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
    9h 25m
    $193–853

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $379–596

  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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Drive  2,233.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Palm Springscar car 2,233.2 mi
    36h 23m
    $408–589

  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
    12h 32m

  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
    12h 7m

Detroit to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,906 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

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

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