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How to get fromPalm Desert to Austinby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane PSP - AUS
    3h 33m
    $198–758

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    25h 33m
    $212–375

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    35h 42m
    $436–903

  4. Drive 1,232.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Austincar car 1,232.2 mi
    19h 48m
    $225–325

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus Austin
    32h 2m
    $320–521

Palm Desert to Austin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Republic Square Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 25h 33m.

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