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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Kansas City by 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PSP - MCI
    6h 46m
    $227–856

  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 to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    32h 30m
    $250–331

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 3m
    $608–1,283

  4. Drive 1,449.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Kansas Citycar car 1,449.9 mi
    25h 17m
    $265–383

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    36h 37m
    $270–491

Palm Desert to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and El Paso in around 32h 30m.

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