There are 5 ways to get from Thornton to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DEN - PSP
5h 35m$494–614Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Blythe McDonaldsbus
- Take the bus from Main Street Park And Ride to Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Centerbus 6
28h 42m$170–255Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus Denver
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
27h 4m$203–348Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
31h 9m$363–741Drive 984.7 mi
- Drive from Thornton to Palm Springscar 984.7 mi
16h 10m$180–260
Thornton to Palm Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Palm Springs is to bus which costs $170 - $260 and takes 28h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $490 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Eppinger Blvd and arriving at Indian Canyon at Alejo via Walnut St & 38th St, Denver, Albuquerque Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center & Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 4m.
The distance between Thornton and Palm Springs is 814 miles. The road distance is 990.5 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 27h 4m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Thornton to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Thornton to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Thornton to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $490 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Albuquerque, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 27h 4m.
Thornton to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Thornton. It is currently 7:51 PM in Thornton and 6:51 PM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Eppinger Blvd to Indian Canyon at Alejo via 38th & Blake Station, Walnut St & 38th St, Champa St & 21st St, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 27h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Denver to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Palm Springs is 990 miles. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Thornton to Palm Springs.
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