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How to get fromOttawa to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YOW - PSP
    10h 33m
    $189–722

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 14h
    $956–2,175

  3. Drive 2,699 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Palm Springscar car 2,699 mi
    45h 27m
    $618–893

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $971–2,035

  5. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 19h
    $893–1,797

Ottawa to Palm Springs by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$956Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,295.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day.

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