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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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
    5h 28m
    $254–494

  2. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    7h 41m
    $161–782

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    31h 13m

  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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    38h 52m

  5. Drive  1,172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Palm Springscar car 1,172.2 mi
    21h 39m
    $214–309

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 31h 13m.

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