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

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

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  1. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PSP - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 52m
    $219–809

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $428–690

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $835–2,184

  4. Drive  2,506.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Washingtoncar car 2,506.2 mi
    41h 26m
    $458–661

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PSP - DCA
    7h 7m
    $267–1,006

Palm Desert to Washington by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,222.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Washington Union Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours.

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