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

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

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PSP - RDU
    8h 14m
    $230–859

  2. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane PSP - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 40m
    $221–741

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $378–628

  4. 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $878–2,033

  5. Drive  2,406.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Raleighcar car 2,406.1 mi
    39h 23m
    $440–635

Palm Desert to Raleigh by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,155.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to GoRaleigh Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 8h.

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