There are 6 ways to get from Mesa to Palm Springs by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
4h 3m$263–1,303Bus via Blythe
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonaldsbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Centerbus 6
9h 24m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 59m$78–114Drive 282.7 mi
- Drive from Mesa to Palm Springscar 282.7 mi
4h 36m$49–70Tram, bus, line 11 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington Sttram A
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Town Center & Hahnbus 11
- Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Indian Canyon at Alejobus 1
8h 19m$68–88Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
11h 7m$59–89
Mesa to Palm Springs by tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Palm Springs is to bus via Blythe which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Palm Springs is to tram and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $260 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa station to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Mesa and Palm Springs is 277 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Mesa to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Mesa to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Mesa to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Mesa. It is currently 1:20 AM in Mesa and 12:20 AM in Palm Springs.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Palm Springs is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Mesa to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Town Center & Hahn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Town Center & Hahn to Indian Canyon at Alejo
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
Bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
- Schedules at
- Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
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