What is the cheapest way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert is to bus via San Antonio which costs $230 - $380 and takes 28h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

How far is it from McAllen to Palm Desert?

The distance between McAllen and Palm Desert is 1233 miles. The road distance is 1403.4 miles.

How do I travel from McAllen to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 28h 26m and costs $230 - $380.

How long does it take to get from McAllen to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from McAllen to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McAllen to Palm Desert bus from?

McAllen to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.

Bus or fly from McAllen to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from McAllen to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 28h 26m.

Where does the McAllen to Palm Desert bus arrive?

McAllen to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between McAllen and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 2h behind McAllen. It is currently 4:09 AM in McAllen and 2:09 AM in Palm Desert.

Can I drive from McAllen to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Palm Desert is 1403 miles. It takes approximately 25h 14m to drive from McAllen to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

McAllen to Palm Desert - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly
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1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MFE - PSP
5h 23m
$181–717
Bus via San Antonio
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
28h 26m
$235–374
Bus, train via San Antonio
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus
34h 40m
$471–946
Drive 1,395.3 mi
1. Drive from McAllen to Palm Desertcar 1,395.3 mi
25h 14m
$255–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Ciudad Juárezbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio, CAbus El Paso / ...
38h 47m
$259–382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus
2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus
44h 51m
$474–947

McAllen to Palm Desert by bus and foot

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28h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,225.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 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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