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How to get fromPhoenix to Salton Cityby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Salton City by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $183–229

  2. Drive 264.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Salton Citycar car 264.2 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Salton Citycar car
    3h 13m
    $230–565

  4. Bus, taxi via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $160–225

  5. Fly to Imperial County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane PHX - IPL
    2. Take the taxi from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $260–450

  6. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    2. Drive from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to Salton Citycar car
    4h 41m
    $64–318

Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Salton City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Salton City. However, you can take the bus to Indio Bus Station then take the taxi to Salton City. Alternatively, you can drive from Phoenix to Salton City in around 4h 35m.

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