There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Denver 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 Denver (DEN)plane PSP - DEN
3h 13m$537–666Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Las Cruces, NMbus La / ...
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus El Paso / ...
24h 45m$176–264Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
24h 32m$196–291Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
26h 58m$378–728Drive 990.7 mi
- Drive from Palm Desert to Denvercar 990.7 mi
16h 17m$181–262
Palm Desert to Denver by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Denver is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $500 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Denver. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Denver via Indio Bus Station and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Denver is 815 miles. The road distance is 996.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Denver without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 24h 32m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Palm Desert to Denver, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $500 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Albuquerque, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 24h 32m.
Palm Desert to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Denver is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 9:46 AM in Palm Desert and 10:46 AM in Denver.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Denver via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 24h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Denver is 996 miles. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Palm Desert to Denver.
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