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

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

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MIA - PSP
    8h 12m
    $195–660

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $449–854

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3d 21h
    $1,377–2,852

  4. Drive 2,566.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Palm Desertcar car 2,566.5 mi
    41h 59m
    $469–677

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FLL - PSP
    9h 16m
    $208–715

Miami to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,242.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 13h.

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