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How to get fromPalm Springs to Kelownaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Kelowna by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PSP - YLW
    7h 18m
    $133–655

  2. Bus

    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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    42h 53m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Drive  2,259.9 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Kelownacar car 2,259.9 km
    25h 50m
    $410–592

  5. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane PSP - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    12h 39m
    $174–732

  6. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PSP - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    11h 18m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 42h 53m.

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