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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PSP - YVR
    3h 51m
    $188–684

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    37h 49m
    $286–576

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    44h 21m
    $723–1,530

  4. Drive 2,185.2 km

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Vancouvercar car 2,185.2 km
    25h 10m
    $428–618

Palm Desert to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration37h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Vancouver via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 37h 49m.

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