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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Apache Junction is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Apache Junction is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Apache Junction?

The distance between Palm Desert and Apache Junction is 309 miles. The road distance is 289.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Apache Junction without a car is to line 11 bus and bus and tram and taxi which takes 7h 24m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Palm Desert to Apache Junction, including transfers.

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

Apache Junction is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 10:54 PM in Palm Desert and 11:54 PM in Apache Junction.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Apache Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Apache Junction is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Palm Desert to Apache Junction.

Where can I stay near Apache Junction?

There are 198+ hotels available in Apache Junction.

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

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)PSP - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Apache Junction
3h 28m
$165–720
Drive 287.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Apache Junction287.8 mi
4h 44m
$53–76
Line 11 bus, bus, tram, taxi
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Portola to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy11
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
3. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Gilbert Rd/Main StA
4. Take the taxi from Gilbert Rd/Main St to Apache Junction
7h 24m
$102–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Apache JunctionGreyhound US1030s
8h 8m
$64–130
Bus via Gilbert Rd/Main St (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
10h 29m
$68–98

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

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2h 16mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Apache Junction via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Apache Junction in around 8h 8m.

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