The average bus between Palm Desert and Phoenix takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Desert to Phoenix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Palm Desert and Phoenix. The earliest departure is at 10:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Phoenix at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert to Phoenix? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert station and arriving at Phoenix station via Phoenix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Palm Desert to Phoenix bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Indio, CA station.
Palm Desert to Phoenix bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Phoenix station.
The distance between Palm Desert and Phoenix is 399.7 km. The road distance is 417 km.
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Indio, CA to Phoenix 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h. Limousine Express also services this route 3 times a day.