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How to get fromPortland to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    4h 27m
    $218–518

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $177–480

  3. Bus

    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 Palm Springs Northbus bus
    25h 4m
    $193–348

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    34h 37m
    $459–886

  5. Drive 1,033.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,033.1 mi
    19h 17m
    $189–273

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springs via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 25h 4m.

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