What is the cheapest way to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Apache Junction to Palm Desert?

The distance between Apache Junction and Palm Desert is 295 miles. The road distance is 289.6 miles.

How do I travel from Apache Junction to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Superstition Springs PNR which takes 6h 56m and costs $90 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Apache Junction and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 1h behind Apache Junction. It is currently 3:53 PM in Apache Junction and 2:53 PM in Palm Desert.

Can I drive from Apache Junction to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Apache Junction to Palm Desert is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Apache Junction to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Apache Junction to Palm Desert - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Apache Junction to Palm Desert by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Superstition Springs PNR
best
1. Take the bus from Superstition Springs PNR to Van Buren St & 1st St533
2. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus StationEl Paso
6h 56m
$93–118
Drive 287.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Apache Junction to Palm Desert287.9 mi
4h 46m
$53–76
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)PHX - PSP
2. Take the bus from Tahquitz Canyon at Civic to Monterey at Fred Waring
5h 53m
$190–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1030s
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
7h 52m
$64–129
Bus via Sycamore/Main St (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
10h 41m
$70–94

Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 49mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Apache Junction, AZ, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Apache Junction to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Superstition Springs PNR, Van Buren St & 1st St, Van Buren/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 56m.

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