There are 5 ways to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 59m$129–266Drive 386.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Desert Hot Springscar 386.4 mi
6h 11m$71–102Bus
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
8h 36m$94–122Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane TUS - PSP
6h 7m$271–801Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PHX - PSP
5h 26m$286–737
Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs is to bus and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson and arriving at Palm at Buena Vista via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center at Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Tucson and Desert Hot Springs is 405 miles. The road distance is 388.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Tucson to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.
Tucson to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $95–230 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Tucson to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Desert Hot Springs is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs.
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