What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 16h 35m and costs $180 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Boulder to Palm Desert?

The distance between Boulder and Palm Desert is 836 miles. The road distance is 1003.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 26h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Boulder to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Palm Desert bus from?

Boulder to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Regional Transport, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Boulder to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Regional Transport, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 1:22 AM in Boulder and 12:22 AM in Palm Desert.

Can I drive from Boulder to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Palm Desert is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Boulder to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2304+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Boulder to Palm Desert - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Palm Desert by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DEN - PSP
5h 4m
Drive 997.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulder to Palm Desertcar 997.5 mi
16h 35m
$182–263
Bus via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
26h 51m
Bus, train via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain
4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
30h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
27h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
32h 13m

Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

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Map of how to get from Boulder to Palm Desert.

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Distance: 830.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 26h 51m.

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