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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane GRR - PSP
    9h 20m
    $219–814

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids 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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    2d 2h
    $762–1,620

  4. Drive 2,101.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Palm Desertcar car 2,101.2 mi
    36h 22m
    $384–554

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    10h 53m
    $275–551

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKG - PSP
    8h 10m
    $237–637

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,804 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids 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.

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