There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane GJT - PSP
5h 59m$72–392Bus
- 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$177–329Drive 737.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Palm Springscar 737.3 mi
12h 5m$135–195Bus 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$214–392
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 59m and costs $70 - $400.
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 25h 21m.
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 which takes 25h 21m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 59m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 25h 21m.
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 4:53 PM in Grand Junction and 3:53 PM 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 3 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, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 25h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- 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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Bustang
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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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