There are 4 ways to get from Surprise to Palm Desert by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
5h 3m$107–136Bus via Thelda Williams TC
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
9h 2m$42–82Drive 250.9 mi
- Drive from Surprise to Palm Desertcar 250.9 mi
4h 5m$46–67Line 571 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Avbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
3h 59m$269–614
Surprise to Palm Desert by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surprise to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Surprise to Palm Desert is to line 571 bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $260 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Surprise to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Surprise and Palm Desert is 273 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.
The best way to get from Surprise to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Surprise to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Surprise to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
Surprise to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surprise to Palm Desert is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Surprise to Palm Desert.
There are 2383+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Surprise, AZ, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Av
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide








