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How to get fromColorado Springs to Palm Desertby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Denver, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DEN - PSP
    5h 33m
    $585–715

  2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane COS - PSP
    6h 33m
    $119–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Walsenburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Walsenburg to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 16m
    $228–339

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    28h 8m
    $569–935

  5. Drive  967.3 mi

    1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Palm Desertcar car 967.3 mi
    18h 29m
    $177–255

Colorado Springs to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Colorado Springs to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Walsenburg, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 24h 16m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours.

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