Bus stop sits on Kirk Douglas Way, a 5–7 minute walk
SunLine Route 2 is the local bus line serving Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), stopping on Kirk Douglas Way just outside the Main terminal loop. The stop is by the marked SunLine sign near the rental car area, not at the front doors, so expect a 5–7 minute walk from baggage claim with bags.
The bus runs roughly every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends, with service usually starting around 6:00 a.m. and going until about 10:00 p.m.; always check the current SunLine schedule before you rely on a late run. Route 2 connects the airport area with downtown Palm Springs along Palm Canyon Drive, plus other local stops like Tahquitz Canyon Way and major cross streets.
A standard adult fare is around $1.00–$2.00 per ride, and drivers accept exact cash in US dollars only; there is no change given on board. SunLine also sells day passes and 10-ride passes that can cut the per-trip cost if you plan to ride multiple times, but you need to buy those ahead of time at a transit center or online, not on the bus at PSP.
Airport security lines at the Main terminal can spike past 25–30 minutes in the morning, so build in at least one extra bus headway beyond what you think you need. If your flight leaves around 8:00–9:00 a.m., aim to catch a Route 2 bus that gets you to the airport at least 90 minutes before departure, since the bus can hit lights on Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive.
SunLine Route 2 buses have front racks that usually hold up to two or three bicycles and can handle standard checked-size suitcases, but space inside gets tight during desert events and weekend evenings. If you’re boarding at downtown stops like Palm Canyon & Alejo, let the driver see your luggage early so they can tell you where to stand and stow it without blocking the rear door.
One tip: pull up the live SunLine tracker on your phone before leaving the Main terminal; PSP’s curb area gets hot fast, and timing your 5–7 minute walk to the Kirk Douglas Way stop saves you from standing in 100°F sun longer than you have to.