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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Palm Springs 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 46m
    $166–719

  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
    32h 28m
    $260–326

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    37h 52m
    $608–1,203

  4. Drive 1,464.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Palm Springscar car 1,464.8 mi
    25h 20m
    $268–387

  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
    36h 8m
    $277–511

Kansas City to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,289.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Palm Springs, 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 Indian Canyon at Alejo via El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 32h 28m.

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