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How to get fromPalm Springs to Crater Lakeby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Crater Lake by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane PSP - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    5h 53m
    $89–349

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak 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 Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus bus
    5. Drive from VA SORCC Entrance to Crater Lakecar car
    27h 15m
    $166–335

  3. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chemulttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    28h 51m
    $467–869

  4. Drive 810.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 810.8 mi
    15h 18m
    $148–214

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 764.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Crater Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR), then drive to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Crater Lake via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Front Street Station, and VA SORCC Entrance in around 27h 15m.

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