There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PDX - PSP
4h 40m$192–455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
27h 57m$180–349Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
36h 20m$414–850Drive 1,039.2 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Palm Springscar 1,039.2 mi
19h 22m$190–274
Vancouver to Palm Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 27h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $190 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
The distance between Vancouver and Palm Springs is 899 miles. The road distance is 1045.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 27h 57m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Vancouver to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $190 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 27h 57m.
Vancouver to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Palm Springs is 1045 miles. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Vancouver to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 27h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Santa Rosa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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