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How to get fromHouston to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAH - PSP
    6h 48m
    $114–505

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    25h 51m
    $273–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    33h 19m
    $435–933

  4. Drive  1,406.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,406.9 mi
    22h 36m
    $257–371

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $201–833

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $193–526

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $186–719

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    35h 37m
    $239–470

Houston to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,306.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Palm at Buena Vista via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Town Center & Hahn, and Town Center at Hahn in around 25h 51m.

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