There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DEN - PSP
2h 34m$119–428Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus Denver
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
25h 38m$199–334Bus, train via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
30h 27m$339–694Drive 1,014.8 mi
- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desertcar 1,014.8 mi
16h 41m$186–268Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
26h 24m$189–304Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
32h 14m$428–858
Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $180 - $310 and takes 26h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Central Park Station Gate B2 and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Denver, Albuquerque Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Palm Desert is 791 miles. The road distance is 1020.7 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 25h 38m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Albuquerque, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 25h 38m.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Palm Desert is 1h behind Denver Airport (DEN). It is currently 2:05 PM in Denver Airport (DEN) and 1:05 PM in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver Airport Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Central Park Station Track 2, Central Park Station Gate B2, California St & 21st St, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 25h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 602-698-7800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luxury Coach of America
Bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Luxury Coach of America
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert is 1021 miles. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Palm Desert.
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