There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs by plane, bus, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
2h 21m$71–434Bus via Town Center & Hahn
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 48m$31–77Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
3h 59m$143–173Drive 267.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Palm Springscar 267.4 mi
4h 18m$49–71Bus via Town Center & Hahn #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 8m$42–70
Phoenix to Palm Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs is to bus via Town Center & Hahn which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Phoenix and Palm Springs is 267 miles. The road distance is 269 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Phoenix to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $180 and takes 3h 59m.
Phoenix to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 6:05 PM in Phoenix and 5:05 PM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Palm Springs is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Phoenix to Palm Springs.
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