There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane RNO - PSP
4h 44m$56–319Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
14h 14m$126–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
24h 52m$468–727Drive 505.2 mi
- Drive from Reno to Desert Hot Springscar 505.2 mi
9h 17m$90–129Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 34m
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs North via Sacramento Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
The distance between Reno and Desert Hot Springs is 450 miles. The road distance is 508.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 14h 14m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Reno to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Desert Hot Springs is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 14h 14m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 24h 52m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Desert Hot Springs via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Desert Hot Springs is 508 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Reno to Desert Hot Springs.
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