Getting from Palm Springs International Airport to your hotel in Palm Springs is straightforward by car, taxi, rideshare or local bus. The airport is in Palm Springs, and your choice of transport can depend on your arrival time and onward plans.
- Drive: about 16 minutes from the airport.
- Walk: about 98 minutes from the airport.
- Taxi: pick up outside baggage claim in the designated ground-transportation area.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft pickups are at the terminal’s south end in the commercial lane.
- Bus: SunLine Transit buses serve stops near the terminal.
Where is Palm Springs International Airport?
Palm Springs International Airport is in Palm Springs, and SunLine Transit serves the airport with local buses. The airport identifies bus stops at El Cielo Road and Kirk Douglas Way, and at Tahquitz Canyon Way and Civic Drive; both are a short walk from the terminal.
The airport is about a 16-minute drive from this Palm Springs motel. Walking takes about 98 minutes, so consider that travel time when planning your arrival.
How do you get from PSP to your hotel?
Driving takes about 16 minutes from PSP. Check current road conditions and navigation before setting out.
If you have a rental car or arrange a ride, follow airport signs for the relevant pickup or departure area. For rideshare drop-offs, the airport permits curbside drop-off in front of the terminal. For taxis, head to the designated ground-transportation area outside baggage claim.
If you’re planning to spend time in the area after arriving, how to plan one day in Palm Springs can help you think through the order of stops.
Taxi and rideshare options
Taxis pick up outside baggage claim in the airport’s designated ground-transportation area. Palm Springs International Airport says taxi operators serving PSP are licensed and regulated, and lists these companies:
- City Cab: (760) 328-3000
- Coachella Valley Taxi: (760) 992-5337
- Palm Springs Taxi Service: (760) 409-0796
Taxis may offer a $25 flat fare for eligible trips from the airport, including airport fees. Confirm the fare with the driver before departure.
Uber and Lyft provide airport pickup and drop-off. Pickups are at the terminal’s south end in the commercial lane, while drop-offs are permitted curbside in front of the terminal. Follow airport signs to the correct area when you arrive.
Public transit and other ground transportation
SunLine Transit buses serve PSP, with stops a short walk from the terminal at El Cielo Road and Kirk Douglas Way, and at Tahquitz Canyon Way and Civic Drive. The airport also has intercity bus connections, but those services are not direct substitutes for a ride to your destination.
Amtrak Thruway Bus service operates from the north end of the terminal and connects with Fullerton, where you can connect to Pacific Surfliner trains. Basin Transit Authority service from the same end of the terminal serves High Desert communities, including Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.
For carshare, PSP identifies Turo as an option. Reserve through the Turo app before arrival; pickup and drop-off may be in public parking or at the terminal curb, depending on your reservation, and parking fees may apply.
Ground-transportation providers must have permission to operate at the airport. Limousine, luxury sedan, van and coach services are limited to companies on the airport’s provider roster.
What should you check before you travel?
Check the airport’s current pickup instructions and your transport provider’s details before leaving for PSP. If you plan to take a bus, verify the current route and schedule with the transit agency, and make sure the stop and service time suit your arrival.
If you’re planning to continue beyond Palm Springs, how to plan a Palm Springs day trip covers practical route and timing considerations. For airport services and transport details, check the official site before you go: Palm Springs International Airport.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Palm Springs Airport?
The drive takes about 16 minutes. Walking takes about 98 minutes.
Where do you catch a taxi at PSP?
Taxi pickup is in the designated ground-transportation area outside baggage claim. Confirm the fare with the driver before departure.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Palm Springs Airport?
Rideshare pickups are at the terminal’s south end in the commercial lane. Drop-offs are permitted curbside in front of the terminal.
Can you take a bus from the airport?
Yes. SunLine Transit serves stops a short walk from the terminal. Check current route and schedule information with the transit agency before travelling.