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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 30m
    $93–384

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    35h 30m
    $225–438

  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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 5m
    $516–1,064

  4. Drive 1,345.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Palm Springscar car 1,345.3 mi
    24h 52m
    $308–445

  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 24m
    $321–617

  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 45m
    $195–805

Vancouver to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Palm 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 35h 30m.

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