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How to get fromPalm Desert to Maricopaby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Maricopa by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    3h 35m
    $278–622

  2. Drive 285.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Maricopacar car 285.1 mi
    4h 45m
    $52–76

  3. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 52m
    $62–87

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 28m
    $184–348

  5. Bus, train via Yuma

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus FlixBus 2055
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 56m
    $76–163

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 1m
    $80–109

Palm Desert to Maricopa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Maricopa Amtrak via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio, Phoenix, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Holmes Bl & Bell Rd, and North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station in around 9h 52m.

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