There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane AUS - PSP
4h 50m$146–547Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle
32h 52m$407–865Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
35h 50m$211–408Drive 1,248.1 mi
- Drive from Austin to Desert Hot Springscar 1,248.1 mi
20h 1m$228–329
Austin to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which costs $210 - $410 and takes 35h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe/4th and arriving at Palm at Buena Vista via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center at Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.
The distance between Austin and Desert Hot Springs is 1157 miles. The road distance is 1255.4 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 32h 52m and costs $400 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Austin to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Desert Hot Springs is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 32h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 35h 50m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Palm Springs Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $370–850 and the journey takes 32h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Desert Hot Springs is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 2:04 PM in Austin and 12:04 PM in Desert Hot Springs.
Austin to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Desert Hot Springs is 1255 miles. It takes approximately 20h 1m to drive from Austin to Desert Hot Springs.
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