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How to get fromSt. Louis to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane STL - PSP
    7h 14m
    $208–762

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 21m
    $328–589

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 51m
    $693–1,452

  4. Drive 1,703.6 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Palm Desertcar car 1,703.6 mi
    27h 23m
    $311–450

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    2d 11h
    $739–1,481

St. Louis to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$693Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,515.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $370–550 and the journey takes 36h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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