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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PSP - DTW
    7h 27m
    $249–908

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 2h
    $848–1,773

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $366–726

  4. Drive 2,220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Detroitcar car 2,220.7 mi
    36h 12m
    $406–586

Palm Desert to Detroit by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Detroit Bus Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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