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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MFE - PSP
    5h 38m
    $146–537

  2. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 26m
    $243–345

  3. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 45m
    $700–1,136

  4. Drive  1,395.3 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Palm Desertcar car 1,395.3 mi
    25h 15m
    $255–368

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indiobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    38h 17m
    $249–372

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 56m
    $730–1,225

McAllen to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 28h 26m.

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