U.S. Department of State COVID Travel Information
Air Travel
Palms Springs International Airport
Traveling to Palm Springs is easier than ever thanks to the recently renovated Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs and the Convention Center. The airport is served by numerous carriers from major cities. All of the major car rental companies are available at this airport.
The Palm Springs International Airport is also served by Uber, Lyft and taxi companies such as Yellow Cab of the Desert (760-340-8294) and Desert City Cab (760-328-3000). The cost of a taxi from the Palm Springs International Airport to the Palm Springs Convention Center is approximately $12.00, while Uber and Lyft are approximately $9.00.
Alternative Airports
Other airport options include Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Both of these airports are approximately 1-2 hours driving time from Palm Springs, and you would need to rent a car or book a shuttle to get to Palm Springs.
Ontario International Airport
Another airport option is to fly in to Ontario International Airport (ONT), located approximately 70 miles west of the Palm Springs Convention Center in the center of Southern California. It is a medium-hub, full-service airport with commercial jet service to major U.S. cities and through service to many international destinations. All of the major car rental companies serve this airport.
Prime Time Shuttle offers shuttle service from Ontario International Airport to Palm Springs. Prices vary by vehicle and group size, and reservations can be made online.
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the greatest airline options and schedules. Just a 1.5 hour drive to Palm Springs, this airport is one of the busiest in the nation, with nearly every airline carrier is represented. All of the major car rental companies also serve this airport.
Skycap Shuttle Service SkyCap Shuttle provides of Luxury SUV, Town Car, and Van Shuttle Service to all locations in Palm Springs and surrounding desert cities.
Prime Time Shuttle offers shuttle service from LAX to Palm Springs. Prices vary by vehicle and group size.
Lin Lines, serving the greater Palm Springs area, provides professional, uniformed drivers, competitive prices and volume discounts for larger groups.
Palm Springs Ground Transportation
The BUZZ makes it convenient for residents and visitors to get around some of the city's most popular districts. Palm Springs' free trolley service operates Thursday - Saturday from 12pm - 10pm with shuttles arriving at each stop approximately every 20 minutes. The BUZZ travels in a loop from Smoketree Lane and East Palm Canyon Drive (near the Saguaro Hotel) to Via Escuela (near the Riviera Hotel)
View and print the BUZZ route map here!
Palm Springs is also served by Uber, Lyft and taxi companies such as Yellow Cab of the Desert (760-340-8294) and Desert City Cab (760-328-3000).