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How to get fromPalm Springs to Mojave Desertby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Mojave Desert by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PSP - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    2h 50m
    $258–637

  2. Drive 169.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Mojave Desertcar car 169.2 mi
    4h
    $31–45

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Drive from EB Blue Diamond after Ft Apache to Mojave Desertcar car
    11h 52m
    $58–94

  4. Bus, drive via Enterprise

    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. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    12h 25m
    $66–72

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Las Vegas, NVbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    12h 40m
    $60–87

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Mojave Desert via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Las Vegas Strip, WB Spring Mountain after Las Vegas, WB Desert Inn after Ventana Hills, SB Fort Apache after Desert Inn, and EB Blue Diamond after Ft Apache in around 11h 52m.

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