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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palm Desert and Phoenix takes 6h 21m 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.

6h 21m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
$98
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via 3rd St/Washington

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  1. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
4h 5m
$76–108

Palm Desert to Phoenix bus times

Buses run 5 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 at Indio and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA7h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USA7h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USA7h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USA7h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USA7h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA7h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 22m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USA5h 47m • 1 change

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USA7h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Phoenix.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Indio to Phoenix 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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