What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $500 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Grand Canyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Indio Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Flagstaff Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon?

The distance between Palm Desert and Grand Canyon is 400 miles. The road distance is 401.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Grand Canyon bus from?

Palm Desert to Grand Canyon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Grand Canyon bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Grand Canyon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Grand Canyon is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon.

Where can I stay near Grand Canyon?

There are 13+ hotels available in Grand Canyon.

Palm Desert to Grand Canyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PSP - FLG
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
6h 22m
$147–441
Drive 399.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Grand Canyoncar 399.3 mi
6h 39m
$73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
12h 50m
$110–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
16h 14m
$204–404
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle
6h 5m
$545–884
Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane PSP - LAS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle
8h 31m
$376–755
Bus via Deer Valley
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
15h 44m
$168–263
Bus, train via Williams
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resortbus
4. Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain
16h 33m
$302–703

Palm Desert to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and tram

11Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Grand Canyon.

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Distance: 397.9 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 12h 50m.

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