The average bus between Phoenix and Palm Desert takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. There is at least one bus per day from Phoenix to Palm Desert. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Phoenix and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Indio Bus Station and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station and arriving at Indio Bus Station via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Phoenix to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
Phoenix to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Phoenix and Palm Desert is 399.7 km. The road distance is 411 km.
Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
