What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Moab?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Moab is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Moab?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Moab is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 50m and costs $380 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Moab?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Moab. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Moab, UT via Indio Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Green River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Moab?

The distance between Palm Desert and Moab is 541 miles. The road distance is 703.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Moab without a car is to bus which takes 19h 22m and costs $140 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Moab?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Palm Desert to Moab, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Moab bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Moab?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Moab is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Moab bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Moab bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.

What is the time difference between Palm Desert and Moab?

Moab is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 5:03 PM in Palm Desert and 6:03 PM in Moab.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Moab?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Moab is 704 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Palm Desert to Moab.

Where can I stay near Moab?

There are 544+ hotels available in Moab.

Palm Desert to Moab - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Moab by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Moab
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Moab (CNY)plane PSP - CNY
6h 53m
$157–536
Drive 699.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Moabcar 699.8 mi
11h 38m
$120–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Green Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Green River to Moab, UTbus
19h 22m
$148–262
Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane PSP - GJT
2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moabshuttle
6h 50m
$387–846
Fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane PSP - SLC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Moabshuttle
6h 50m
$652–1,226
Bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Las Vegas Stripbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Green Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Green River to Moab, UTbus
20h 1m
$128–229

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Moab (CNY) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Moab, UT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Moab (CNY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Moab, UT via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Green River in around 19h 22m.

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How to get fromPalm Desert to Moabby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Moab by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Fly to Moab

Drive 699.8 mi

Bus

Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, shuttle

Fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, shuttle

Bus via San Bernardino