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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EWR - PSP
    6h 36m
    $216–741

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JFK - PSP
    8h 49m
    $240–806

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 14h
    $403–796

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $807–1,765

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 40m
    $238–665

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 12m
    $367–1,102

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 17m
    $284–1,008

  8. Train, bus via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 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 21h
    $996–2,250

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 5h
    $1,037–2,305

  10. Drive 2,637.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Palm Desertcar car 2,637.4 mi
    43h 33m
    $482–696

Newark Airport (EWR) to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,364.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 14h.

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