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How to get fromPalm Springs to Boulderby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Denver (DEN)plane plane PSP - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus
    4h 55m

  2. Drive  984 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Bouldercar car 984 mi
    16h 24m
    $180–260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus Ff1
    27h 50m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus bus Ff1
    30h 11m

  5. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus bus Ff1
    28h 13m

  6. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus Ff1
    30h 25m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Downtown Boulder Station via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino, SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 27h 50m.

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