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How to get fromWashington to Desert Hot Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DCA - PSP
    7h 53m
    $407–1,633

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, 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
    $237–953

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    $241–584

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    2d 15h
    $313–993

  5. Drive 2,521.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Desert Hot Springscar car 2,521.1 mi
    41h 32m
    $461–665

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    3d 9h
    $307–1,933

Washington to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Palm at Buena Vista via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Town Center & Hahn, and Town Center at Hahn in around 2d 12h.

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