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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane PSP - MEM
    6h 59m
    $278–1,157

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    40h 25m
    $312–482

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive  1,675.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Memphiscar car 1,675.2 mi
    26h 28m
    $306–442

  5. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    41h 39m
    $342–522

Palm Desert to Memphis by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,534.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to AUCTION AVENUE at 3RD STREET via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 40h 25m.

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