There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Sedona by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Flagstaff, taxi
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PSP - FLG
- Take the taxi from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sedonataxi
5h 14m$187–506Drive 320.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Sedonacar 320.8 mi
6h 21m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Sedona(ARCO)bus Greyhound US1020S
9h 52m$62–106Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain
- Take the taxi from Flagstaff to Sedonataxi
12h 33m$420–625Fly 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 Sedona, AZ
4h 35m$459–1,508Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Sedona(ARCO)bus Greyhound US1020S
12h 58m$78–121
Palm Desert to Sedona by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Sedona is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Sedona is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 35m and costs $450 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Sedona. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Sedona(ARCO) via Indio Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Sedona is 333 miles. The road distance is 322.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Sedona without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Palm Desert to Sedona, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Sedona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert to Sedona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Sedona is 1h ahead of Palm Desert. It is currently 1:03 PM in Palm Desert and 2:03 PM in Sedona.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Sedona is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Palm Desert to Sedona.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Sedona, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Sedona(ARCO) via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 9h 52m.
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Sedona(ARCO)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Sedona(ARCO)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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 Sedona, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $152
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Apex Taxi
- Phone
- +1 928-779-0000
Sun Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 928-774-7400
Turquoise Taxi & Tours
- Phone
- +1 928 600 2112
Apex Taxi
- Phone
- +1 928-779-0000
Sun Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 928-774-7400
Turquoise Taxi & Tours
- Phone
- +1 928 600 2112
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