There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane FLG - PSP
3h 58m$123–427Drive 357.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Palm Desertcar 357.3 mi
6h 33m$62–89Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
9h 5m$91–122Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
5h 1m$487–1,542Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
9h 46m$73–107
Flagstaff to Palm Desert by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Train Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via McDowell Rd & Central Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Palm Desert is 310 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 9h 5m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flagstaff Train Station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.
Flagstaff to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Palm Desert is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 9:15 AM in Flagstaff and 8:15 AM in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St/Washington, Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St, Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Palm Desert is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Flagstaff to Palm Desert.
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