Getting Around Palm Springs
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Palm Springs Airport information
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Conveniently located just 2 miles east of downtown, Palm Springs International Airport is served by 10 airlines flying nonstop from 21 North American destinations and connecting from more than 500 destinations worldwide. Attendees step off the plane, take in the breathtaking mountain views, and then make their way along outdoor walkways and lushly landscaped courtyards with gardens, water features, and original artwork. Then, it's just minutes from baggage claim to check in, where attendees arrive at their meeting destination relaxed yet invigorated. SmarterTravel.com even named PSP one of the "Top 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in the United States."
For travelers needing access to other Southern California airport destinations, there are four major airports within a two-hour drive of Greater Palm Springs. Ontario International Airport is only one hour away, and attendees can access it with nonstop commercial jet service and service to 18 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, and Taiwan.
Airline carriers serving Palm Springs International Airport
Allegiant Air
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
American
Delta
Frontier
JetBlue
Sun Country Airlines
United
WestJet
Conveniently located just 2 miles east of downtown, Palm Springs International Airport is served by 10 airlines flying nonstop from 21 North American destinations and connecting from more than 500 destinations worldwide. Attendees step off the plane, take in the breathtaking mountain views, and then make their way along outdoor walkways and lushly landscaped courtyards with gardens, water features, and original artwork. Then, it's just minutes from baggage claim to check in, where attendees arrive at their meeting destination relaxed yet invigorated. SmarterTravel.com even named PSP one of the "Top 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in the United States."
For travelers needing access to other Southern California airport destinations, there are four major airports within a two-hour drive of Greater Palm Springs. Ontario International Airport is only one hour away, and attendees can access it with nonstop commercial jet service and service to 18 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, and Taiwan.
Airline carriers serving Palm Springs International Airport
Allegiant Air
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
American
Delta
Frontier
JetBlue
Sun Country Airlines
United
WestJet
Palm Springs Train information
SunLine Transit Agency (SunBus)
The Coachella Valley's SunBus service features 11 lines that provide direct access to Palm Springs' cultural attractions, shopping, and downtown district, as well as Palm Springs International Airport. SunBus runs daily, with Monday through Friday service from 5:12 a.m. to 11:02 p.m. and weekend service from 5:15 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. One-way bus fare costs $1 for adults and 85 cents for children ages 5-17, with 25-cent transfers. Day passes cost $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-17, while a 10-ride ticket costs $10 for adults and $8.50 for children and 31-day passes $34 for adults and $24 for children. Children under age 5 ride free.
Amtrak
Amtrak offers bus service at Palm Springs International Airport and train service at the North Palm Springs station platform. North Palm Springs serves the Sunset Limited route, which runs from Los Angeles to New Orleans three days per week, offering stops in Houston, Tucson, and Pomona, among others.
Greyhound
Greyhound offers bus service at the North Palm Springs train station on Palm Springs Station Road. The station is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Coachella Valley's SunBus service features 11 lines that provide direct access to Palm Springs' cultural attractions, shopping, and downtown district, as well as Palm Springs International Airport. SunBus runs daily, with Monday through Friday service from 5:12 a.m. to 11:02 p.m. and weekend service from 5:15 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. One-way bus fare costs $1 for adults and 85 cents for children ages 5-17, with 25-cent transfers. Day passes cost $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-17, while a 10-ride ticket costs $10 for adults and $8.50 for children and 31-day passes $34 for adults and $24 for children. Children under age 5 ride free.
Amtrak
Amtrak offers bus service at Palm Springs International Airport and train service at the North Palm Springs station platform. North Palm Springs serves the Sunset Limited route, which runs from Los Angeles to New Orleans three days per week, offering stops in Houston, Tucson, and Pomona, among others.
Greyhound
Greyhound offers bus service at the North Palm Springs train station on Palm Springs Station Road. The station is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Palm Springs Ground information
Rental Cars
Palm Springs International Airport features rental counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Go Rentals, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors to Palm Springs can access taxi service from the Palm Springs International Airport, as well as hotel taxi stands and throughout the downtown district. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Palm Springs runs about $10.
Palm Springs International Airport features rental counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Go Rentals, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors to Palm Springs can access taxi service from the Palm Springs International Airport, as well as hotel taxi stands and throughout the downtown district. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Palm Springs runs about $10.
