There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms 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)PHX - PSP
2h 24m$84–440Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
6h 15m$31–90Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus StationEl Paso
4h 56m$64–79Drive 258.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Thousand Palms258.1 mi
4h 3m$48–68Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
9h 29m$43–94
Phoenix to Thousand Palms by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms is to bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) which costs $30 - $90 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Thousand Palms. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Varner at Harry Oliver via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Phoenix and Thousand Palms is 272 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms, including transfers.
Phoenix to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Thousand Palms is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
Phoenix to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Thousand Palms is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 4:44 AM in Phoenix and 3:44 AM in Thousand Palms.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Thousand Palms, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- 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 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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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
- $30–55
- 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
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
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
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Thousand Palms is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Phoenix to Thousand Palms.
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