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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Palm Springs by subway, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

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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
    8h 46m
    $163–654

  2. 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h
    $690–1,558

  3. Drive  2,517.4 mi

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

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 53m
    $503–947

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 27m
    $234–657

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 39m
    $233–617

  7. 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 16h
    $782–1,792

Washington to Palm Springs by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Palm Springs. However, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Tahquitz Canyon at Civic, then take the line 4 bus to Indian Canyon at Alejo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.

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