There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ABQ - PSP
5h 34m$91–420Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 38m$118–217Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h 35m$315–616Drive 681.1 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Palm Springscar 681.1 mi
11h 24m$125–180
Albuquerque to Palm Springs by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Palm Springs is 581 miles. The road distance is 685 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 16h 38m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 38m.
Albuquerque to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 1:52 AM in Albuquerque and 12:52 AM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Palm Springs is 685 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Albuquerque to Palm Springs.
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