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How to get fromPalm Desert to Tucsonby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane PSP - TUS
    4h 25m
    $117–466

  2. Drive 370.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Tucsoncar car 370.4 mi
    5h 57m
    $68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park
    9h 24m
    $76–101

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 33m
    $106–223

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    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 University of Phoenixbus bus
    4h 20m
    $317–691

  6. Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2042 / ...
    12h 26m
    $74–121

Palm Desert to Tucson by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 7h.

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