There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Tucson by bus, shuttle, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 9 h 4 min
$27 - $60
4 alternative options
Bus, shuttle • 9 h 53 min
$66 - $101
Drive • 5 h 53 min
$35 - $55
Line 111 bus, fly to Tucson • 6 h 15 min
$107 - $558
Line 111 bus, fly to Phoenix • 5 h 51 min
$130 - $951
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Palm Desert to Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $23 - $55 and the journey takes 6 h 43 min.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indio/Palm Springs to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Flights from Indio/Palm Springs to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indio/Palm Springs to Tucson via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indio/Palm Springs to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 29 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
- Phone
- 016444102444
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Indio, CA to Tucson, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $55
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $23 - $35
- Platinum
- $35 - $45
- Ejecutivo
- $40 - $55
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio to Phoenix, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- Phone
- +1 (800) 888-2749
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Schedules at
- arizonashuttle.com
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Palm Cyn at Camino Parocela
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Palm Desert to Tucson?
The distance between Palm Desert and Tucson is 535 km. The road distance is 598 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Tucson?
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Tucson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5 h 53 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Tucson?
The quickest way to get from Palm Desert to Tucson is to line 111 bus and fly which takes 5 h 51 min and costs $130 - $950.
Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Tucson?
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Downtown Ronstadt Center via Indio, CA, 12th Av/Canada St and Laos Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 h 4 min.
How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Tucson?
It takes approximately 9 h 4 min to get from Palm Desert to Tucson, including transfers.