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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSY - PSP
    7h 31m
    $197–712

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 42m
    $289–497

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    47h 9m
    $586–1,192

  4. Drive 1,728 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Palm Desertcar car 1,728 mi
    28h 30m
    $316–456

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    38h 51m
    $270–530

New Orleans to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration47h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$586Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 30h 42m.

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