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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YUL - PSP
    10h 17m
    $198–713

  2. Train, bus via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $556–837

  4. Drive  2,778.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Palm Desertcar car 2,778.9 mi
    45h 32m
    $636–919

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 23h

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 23h

Montreal to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$556Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,403 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Air Canada, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 22h.

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