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How to get fromDenver to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DEN - PSP
    4h 14m
    $526–662

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    25h 40m
    $172–256

  3. Bus via Albuquerque (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    24h 56m
    $201–308

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver 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
    29h 8m
    $577–945

  5. Drive  991.4 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Palm Desertcar car 991.4 mi
    16h 17m
    $181–262

Denver to Palm Desert by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 24h 56m.

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