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How to get fromVancouver to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YVR - PSP
    5h 43m
    $122–420

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    34h 9m
    $228–439

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    44h 29m
    $539–1,111

  4. Drive 1,347.7 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,347.7 mi
    24h 56m
    $309–446

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    9h 36m
    $350–652

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PAE - PSP
    8h 58m
    $224–841

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 55m
    $515–1,117

Vancouver to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Desert Hot Springs via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 34h 9m.

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