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How to get fromPalm Desert to Boulderby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Denver (DEN)planePSP - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    4h
    $210–909

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AvebusFf1 / ...
    26h 1m
    $162–277

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrbusFf1 / ...
    30h 41m

  4. Drive 997.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Bouldercar997.5 mi
    17h 13m
    $182–263

Palm Desert to Boulder by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, 18th St & Curtis St, Union Station Gate B2, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 26h 1m.

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