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How to get fromSanta Fe to Palm Desertby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Palm Desert by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAF - PSP
    4h 11m
    $131–435

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 6m
    $107–219

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    22h
    $260–562

  4. Drive 730.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Palm Desertcar car 730.1 mi
    12h 9m
    $134–193

Santa Fe to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day.

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