There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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
6h 21m$67–382Bus via Los Angeles
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
24h 45mDrive 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 21mBus 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 53m$219–362
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 6h 21m and costs $65 - $390.
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 Bus Terminal and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Palm Springs is 585 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 Los Angeles which takes 24h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 6h 21m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs and takes 24h 45m.
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 3:30 AM in Grand Junction and 2:30 AM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines 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 Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 24h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Bustang
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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