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How to get fromWashington to Palm Desertby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Subway, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 54m
    $207–713

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $429–835

  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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $987–2,060

  4. Drive 2,505.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Palm Desertcar car 2,505.8 mi
    41h 27m
    $458–661

Washington to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,222.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 2d 13h.

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