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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PSP - PDX
    3h 34m
    $220–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    28h 42m
    $170–336

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 10m
    $434–868

  4. Drive 1,045.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Portlandcar car 1,045.1 mi
    19h 28m
    $191–276

Palm Desert to Portland by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration28h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 42m.

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