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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cathedral City by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DCA - PSP
    7h 58m
    $247–1,025

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    8h 15m
    $163–704

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h

  4. Drive  2,511.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Cathedral Citycar car 2,511.5 mi
    41h 31m
    $459–663

  5. 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cathedral City, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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