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How to get fromTucson to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 59m
    $159–298

  2. Drive 386.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Desert Hot Springscar car 386.4 mi
    6h 11m
    $71–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 19m
    $89–134

  4. Fly from Tucson

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane TUS - PSP
    4h 57m
    $100–385

  5. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    8h 36m
    $94–122

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    4h 23m
    $320–691

Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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 $120–260 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Tucson to Palm Springs North once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once a week.

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