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How to get fromTimes Square to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JFK - PSP
    8h 1m
    $229–778

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 14h
    $400–750

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 18h
    $837–1,908

  4. Drive  2,648.3 mi

    1. Drive from Times Square to Palm Desertcar car 2,648.3 mi
    43h 49m
    $484–699

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EWR - PSP
    8h 16m
    $260–975

Times Square to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,401.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 14h.

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