There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PSP - FLG
4h 33m$119–423Drive 358.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Flagstaffcar 358.1 mi
6h 32m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 37m$70–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2202 / ...
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
11h 37m$320–495Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
4h 35m$491–1,540
Palm Desert to Flagstaff by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Flagstaff is 309 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 37m.
Palm Desert to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 9:45 PM in Palm Desert and 10:45 PM in Flagstaff.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Flagstaff is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Palm Desert to Flagstaff.
There are 26+ hotels available in Flagstaff.