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How to get fromPalm Springs to Washingtonby plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Washington by plane, subway, 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 29m
    $187–721

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 16h
    $982–2,094

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $695–1,372

  4. Drive 2,517.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Washingtoncar car 2,517.7 mi
    41h 37m
    $460–664

  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
    6h 51m
    $285–1,118

Palm Springs to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$982Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours.

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