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Trip Overview

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.

8h 55m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus via McDowell Rd & 27th Av

best
  1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
6h 59m
$67–87

Tempe to Palm Desert bus times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h • 3 changes

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    Valley MetroValley MetroFlixbus USASunline Transit8h 48m • 3 changes

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Valley MetroValley MetroFlixbus USASunline Transit9h 28m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 57m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit9h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 268 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

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.

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