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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 28m
    $270–801

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    10h 56m
    $52–80

  3. Bus via Phoenix

    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 to Phoenixbus bus La
    3. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    9h 36m
    $60–89

  4. Drive  381.9 mi

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

  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
    5h 11m
    $280–736

  6. Bus #2

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

  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
    $86–194

Palm Springs to Tucson by bus and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center to Tucson Downtown via Main Street Park And Ride, Lovekin at Carl's Jr, Blythe, Phoenix, 24th St/Jefferson, University Dr/Rural Rd, and Tempe in around 9h 36m.

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