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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - PSP
    6h 59m
    $195–760

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    31h 21m
    $259–325

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    37h 42m
    $568–1,141

  4. Drive 1,453.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Palm Desertcar car 1,453.2 mi
    25h 9m
    $266–384

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 1m
    $276–490

Kansas City to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,298.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 31h 21m.

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