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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tucson by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane PSP - TUS
    5h 18m
    $270–801

  2. Bus via Blythe

    cheapest
    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 Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    10h 11m
    $57–82

  3. Drive  381.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tucsoncar car 381.9 mi
    6h 8m
    $70–101

  4. 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
    5h 11m
    $280–736

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park
    11h 14m
    $76–102

  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 / ...
    13h 46m
    $68–108

  7. 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 / ...
    13h 54m
    $154–264

Palm Springs to Tucson by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center to Downtown Ronstadt Center via Main Street Park And Ride, Blythe McDonalds, Tucson, Craycroft/I-10 TTT, and Laos Transit Center in around 10h 11m.

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