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How to get fromTucson to Palm Desertby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    7h 52m
    $76–101

  2. Drive 370.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Palm Desertcar car 370.9 mi
    5h 59m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    12h 6m
    $106–223

  4. Fly from Tucson

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane TUS - PSP
    4h 57m
    $100–390

  5. Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 41m
    $75–121

  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
    $320–696

Tucson to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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