There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DSM - PSP
5h 23m$204–790Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
37h 40m$305–404Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
43h 2m$633–1,317Drive 1,645.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Palm Springscar 1,645.1 mi
26h 15m$301–434Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
41h 43m$316–555
Des Moines to Palm Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $300 - $410 and takes 37h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.
The distance between Des Moines and Palm Springs is 1371 miles. The road distance is 1654.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 37h 40m and costs $300 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Des Moines to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 37h 40m.
Des Moines to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Palm Springs is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:14 PM in Des Moines and 12:14 PM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 37h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Palm Springs is 1655 miles. It takes approximately 26h 15m to drive from Des Moines to Palm Springs.
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