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

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKE - PSP
    7h 18m
    $227–862

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 31m
    $303–570

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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 10
    2d
    $577–1,354

  4. Drive  2,012.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Palm Desertcar car 2,012.8 mi
    32h 50m
    $368–531

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    7h 32m
    $253–471

Milwaukee to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,681.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 47h 31m.

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