There are 4 ways to get from Medford to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MFR - PSP
4h 42m$98–324Bus
- Take the bus from Medford to JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100bus 100
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
22h 21m$126–258Bus, train
- Take the bus from Medford Airport to Klamath Fallsbus
- Take the train from Klamath Falls to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
30h 47m$323–709Drive 808.3 mi
- Drive from Medford to Palm Desertcar 808.3 mi
13h 26m$148–214
Medford to Palm Desert by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medford to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 22h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Medford to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Medford to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Medford and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Grants Pass, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
The distance between Medford and Palm Desert is 700 miles. The road distance is 813 miles.
The best way to get from Medford to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 22h 21m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Medford to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Medford to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Josephine Community Transit, depart from Medford station.
The best way to get from Medford to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $95 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 22h 21m.
Medford to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Josephine Community Transit, arrive at JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medford to Palm Desert is 813 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Medford to Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Medford, OR, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medford to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100, Grants Pass, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 22h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Klamath Falls to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 541-474-5452
- Website
- Josephine County Transit
Bus from Medford to JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Josephine County Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Medford Airport to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $16–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Medford Airport to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–29
- Website
- Point
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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