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Denver Art Museum
Major art museum known for Indigenous arts, global collections, and striking architecture in the Golden Triangle.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $149. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $149, and a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 758 miles (1220 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$431 Average price | $239 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price |
47h 35m Average total duration 47h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration Fastest 9h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palm Springs, CA to Denver, CO:
A bus is $192 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palm Springs, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $431 (€348).
A bus is $301 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palm Springs, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $540 (€437).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 55m.
Train takes on average 47h 5m.
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Trains from Palm Springs, CA to Denver, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 47h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $274 (€222) but you can travel from only $149 (€120) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 14:20. The fastest train covers the 758 miles (1220 km) distance in 51h 7m.
Distance 758 miles (1220 km) |
Average train duration 47h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€222) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 51h 7m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 2:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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