Palm Springs Regional (PSP) Airport Guide

Getting into Town

Train: The closest train station is the Amtrak station in Palm Springs. There is a bus stop at the airport for shuttles going to the Amtrak station.

Bus: The Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) runs buses to and from Palm Springs International Airport. Bus 12 runs throughout the week and bus 15 runs on weekends. Bus tickets start at $5 and range up to $10, but on weekends all tickets are $10 more expensive than the weekday tickets. During the week the bus bound for Palm Springs stops at the airport at 7.50am, 9.50am and 4.50pm, while the bus bound for Yucca Valley stops at the airport at 9.50am, 10.10am and 4.50pm. On Saturdays there are only two buses either way at 11.45am and 5.45pm or 12pm and 6pm, and on Sundays there is only one bus either way at 5.45pm and 6pm respectively. The MBTA’s website provides great route maps. The Coachella Valley SunBus, run by the Sunline Transit Agency, is a much cheaper option, as tickets are only $1 and buses run throughout Palm Springs from 5.12am to 11.02pm during the week and 5.15am to 10.40pm on weekends. Buses timetables vary depending on the specific route chosen; routes servicing the airport include routes 14, 24 and 31.

Taxis: The three main taxi companies offering services at Palm Springs International Airport are Airport Taxi, American Cab and Yellow Cab of the Desert. The taxi rank is just outside the arrivals section of the terminal and taxi fares into town generally cost between $12 and $15. There are also a number of shuttle buses available at the airport, head to the information desk in the baggage claim area for more information. Some companies charge an extra $2.50 to $3 for airport pickups.

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