There are 5 ways to get from Arizona State University to Palm Desert by tram, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Veterans Way/College Ave to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
3h 7m$307–1,362Bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 34m$43–73Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
6h 59m$67–87Drive 264.6 mi
- Drive from Arizona State University to Palm Desertcar 264.6 mi
4h 18m$46–66Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 47m$58–88
Arizona State University to Palm Desert by foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona State University to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona State University to Palm Desert is to tram and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $300 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona State University to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & Central Av and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Arizona State University and Palm Desert is 281 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona State University to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Arizona State University to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Arizona State University to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
Arizona State University to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert is 1h behind Arizona State University. It is currently 3:27 AM in Arizona State University and 2:27 AM in Palm Desert.
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona State University to Palm Desert is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Arizona State University to Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Arizona State University, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Veterans Way/College Ave to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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