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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Scottsdale is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Scottsdale is to fly and line 44 bus and line 50 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $270 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Scottsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from Indio, CA and arriving at Hayden Rd & Indian School Rd via McClintock Dr & Apache Bl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Scottsdale?

The distance between Palm Desert and Scottsdale is 287 miles. The road distance is 269.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Scottsdale without a car is to bus via McClintock Dr & Apache Bl which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Palm Desert to Scottsdale, including transfers.

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

Palm Desert to Scottsdale bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Indio, CA station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Scottsdale bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Scottsdale bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Phoenix station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Scottsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Scottsdale is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Palm Desert to Scottsdale.

Where can I stay near Scottsdale?

There are 3285+ hotels available in Scottsdale.

Palm Desert to Scottsdale - 5 ways to travel via plane, and line 44 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Scottsdale by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly, line 44 bus, line 50 bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PSP - PHX
2. Take the bus from 44th St & Washington St to 44th St & Camelback Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Camelback Rd & 44th St to Chaparral Rd & Granite Reef Rdbus
3h 4m
$271–610
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001 / ...
7h 33m
$40–80
Bus via McClintock Dr & Apache Bl
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
5h 45m
$78–110
Drive 267.9 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Scottsdalecar 267.9 mi
4h 22m
$49–71
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
10h 21m
$60–100

Palm Desert to Scottsdale by bus and foot

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Indio, CA to Phoenix 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h. Limousine Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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