There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane TYS - PSP
6h 53m$283–936Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus Nyc
- Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
2d 12h$547–1,028Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 13h$933–1,854Drive 2,073.1 mi
- Drive from Knoxville to Palm Springscar 2,073.1 mi
33h 5m$379–547Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus
- Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 19h$1,030–2,081
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 33h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Knoxville and Palm Springs is 1867 miles. The road distance is 2085.2 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Knoxville to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $280 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 12h.
Knoxville to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Jackson station.
Palm Springs is 3h behind Knoxville. It is currently 3:34 AM in Knoxville and 12:34 AM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Knoxville, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Knoxville to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
Bus from Knoxville to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
Bus from Knoxville to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $80–200
Bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $80–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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
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Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Palm Springs is 2085 miles. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Knoxville to Palm Springs.
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