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How to get fromPalm Springs to Phoenix, AZby plane, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Phoenix, AZ by plane, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, tram, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington Sttram tram
    3. Take the bus from McDowell Rd & Central Av to McDowell Rd & 27th Avbus bus
    3h 41m
    $266–1,307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus bus San Jose / ...
    7h 24m
    $40–60

  3. Drive  263.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Phoenix, AZcar car 263.9 mi
    4h 13m
    $47–68

  4. Bus via Blythe

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center to Main Street Park And Ridebus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Blythe McDonalds to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    7h 49m
    $48–68

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus bus Huntington Park
    8h 32m
    $62–82

Palm Springs to Phoenix, AZ by bus and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Indio to Phoenix every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route every 4 hours.

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