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How to get fromRaleigh to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RDU - PSP
    9h 41m
    $174–704

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $378–638

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 23h
    $857–1,960

  4. Drive  2,413.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Palm Springscar car 2,413.6 mi
    39h 46m
    $441–637

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 15m
    $220–516

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 19m
    $240–696

Raleigh to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,146.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 2d 10h.

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