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How to get fromWashington DC to Palm Springsby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Palm Springs by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAD - PSP
    7h 53m
    $178–672

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $434–844

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $982–2,097

  4. Drive 2,517.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Palm Springscar car 2,517.4 mi
    41h 38m
    $460–664

Washington DC to Palm Springs by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,214.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Indian Canyon at Alejo via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 2d 12h.

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