What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Palm Springs is to bus which costs $210 - $410 and takes 35h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via St. Mary's & Pecan, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.

How far is it from Austin to Palm Springs?

The distance between Austin and Palm Springs is 1148 miles. The road distance is 1251.6 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 25h 7m and costs $230 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Austin to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Palm Springs bus from?

Austin to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Palm Springs?

The best way to get from Austin to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $230 - $310 and takes 25h 7m.

Where does the Austin to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Austin to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Palm Springs?

Palm Springs is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 8:16 AM in Austin and 6:16 AM in Palm Springs.

Can I drive from Austin to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Palm Springs is 1252 miles. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Austin to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane AUS - PSP
4h 37m
$117–511
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
25h 7m
$235–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
37h 54m
$358–782
Drive 1,244.3 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Palm Springscar 1,244.3 mi
20h
$228–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
35h 6m
$211–408

Austin to Palm Springs by train, bus, and foot

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37h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,141.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Palm 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, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Indian Canyon at Alejo via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 25h 7m.

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