There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane TUS - PSP
4h 51m$85–370Drive 373.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Thousand Palmscar 373.4 mi
5h 56m$69–99Bus
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Stationbus El Paso
8h 26m$76–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
13h 26m$107–224Bus 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
4h 17m$305–676Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
13h 1m$76–122
Tucson to Thousand Palms by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms is to bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Thousand Palms. However, there are services departing from Downtown Ronstadt Center and arriving at Varner at Harry Oliver via 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Tucson and Thousand Palms is 363 miles. The road distance is 375.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms, including transfers.
Tucson to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Thousand Palms is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 26m.
Tucson to Thousand Palms bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Thousand Palms is 376 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Tucson to Thousand Palms.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Thousand Palms, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Phoenix to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Tucson to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tucson to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
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