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How to get fromTacoma to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    4h 45m
    $298–553

  2. Drive  1,187.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Tacoma to Palm Desertcar car 1,187.3 mi
    21h 54m
    $203–294

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia 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
    30h 44m
    $205–342

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma 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
    39h 32m

  5. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    6h 58m
    $215–891

Tacoma to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration30h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 30h 44m.

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