There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane GJT - PSP
5h 3m$97–451Bus via Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 5m$246–359Drive 737.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Palm Springscar 737.3 mi
12h 5m$135–195Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 21m$191–349Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
32h 48m$219–412
Grand Junction to Palm Springs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Palm Springs is 586 miles. The road distance is 741.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 25h 5m and costs $240 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Ana, which costs $240 - $360 and takes 25h 5m.
Grand Junction to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 10:50 AM in Grand Junction and 9:50 AM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $130–190
Bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–220
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Palm Springs is 742 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Grand Junction to Palm Springs.
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