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

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There are 4 ways to get from Orlando to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCO - PSP
    8h 33m
    $187–662

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus 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 7h
    $439–684

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Orlando 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 13h
    $2,149–3,353

  4. Drive  2,343 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Palm Desertcar car 2,343 mi
    38h 21m
    $428–618

Orlando to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,133 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus 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 7h.

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