The average bus between Tempe and Palm Desert takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Tempe to Palm Desert. 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 3 times a day between Tempe and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tempe is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Tempe to Palm Desert? 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 Tempe to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Tempe station and arriving at Palm Desert station via Indio Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Tempe to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Valley Metro, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
Tempe to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Valley Metro, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Tempe and Palm Desert is 415.3 km. The road distance is 431 km.
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.