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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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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
    $122–425

  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 Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 1m
    $207–422

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 45m
    $521–1,069

  4. Drive 1,360.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Palm Desertcar car 1,360.3 mi
    25h 7m
    $312–450

  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 37m
    $350–658

  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
    $224–846

Vancouver to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration35h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Palm Desert, 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 35h 1m.

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