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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2h 51m
    $223–490

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 16m
    $161–337

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    37h 36m
    $425–870

  4. Drive 1,053.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palm Desertcar car 1,053.5 mi
    19h 41m
    $193–278

Portland Airport (PDX) to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 886.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 27h 16m.

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