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

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Palm Desert by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAH - PSP
    5h 47m
    $158–554

  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
    24h
    $272–322

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Yuma Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    37h 14m
    $410–886

  4. Drive 1,391.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Palm Desertcar car 1,391.5 mi
    22h 24m
    $254–367

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    32h 31m
    $308–488

Houston to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Palm Desert, 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 24h.

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