There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PSP - ABQ
4h 56m$137–537Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 22m$110–221Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
17h 29m$328–633Drive 669.3 mi
- Drive from Palm Desert to Albuquerquecar 669.3 mi
11h 10m$123–177
Palm Desert to Albuquerque by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Albuquerque is 591 miles. The road distance is 673.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 16h 22m.
Palm Desert to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 6:48 AM in Palm Desert and 7:48 AM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 14h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Bernardino to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- 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 Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Albuquerque is 673 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Palm Desert to Albuquerque.
There are 266+ hotels available in Albuquerque.












