Transportation Infrastructure
Strategic Access That Moves Business Forward
Greater Palm Springs is exceptionally accessible and well-connected, offering companies the logistical advantages of road, rail, and air access to national and global markets. This robust infrastructure enhances the region’s position as a powerful hub for commerce, supply chain operations, and international trade.
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Palm Springs International Airport is a robust international airport with an ever-growing list of direct flights servicing over 3 million passengers annually. To meet rising demand, a $2.2 billion airport expansion is in progress, which will double the airport’s capacity over the next 20 years, modernize facilities, and improve traveler and freight experiences.
PSP also serves as the regional Foreign Trade Zone, providing businesses with valuable customs and tax advantages for import/export operations, making it a critical asset for companies engaged in global trade.
Interstate 10 (I-10) Corridor
Interstate 10 (I-10) is one of the nation’s most critical freight corridors and a driving force behind economic development in the Greater Palm Springs region and beyond. Running from Los Angeles through Greater Palm Springs to Phoenix, currently the nation’s fifth-largest city with a population of over 1.6 million, I-10 connects Southern California’s market of more than 22 million consumers to key logistics and distribution hubs across the country.
The I-10 through the Coachella Valley supports an annual average daily traffic volume exceeding 135,000 vehicles, according to recent Caltrans data, reflecting its vital role in both regional commerce and daily commuter flow. This high-capacity corridor ensures efficient transportation for goods, services, and workforce, keeping the local economy and broader supply chain moving.
Significant ongoing improvements, spearheaded by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), are underway to enhance safety, expand capacity, and modernize interchanges along the corridor. Projects such as the I-10/Cook Street Interchange and the I-10/Monroe Street Interchange, as well as the ambitious I-10 Corridor Project, address growing demand and create opportunities for future economic growth, improved mobility, and access across the region.
Rail Access
Greater Palm Springs sits on Union Pacific Railroad’s Sunset Route, one of the country’s most important east-west rail lines. This route links the region to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, two of the largest ports in the United States, and stretches eastward to key markets nationwide. Rail access supports large-scale logistics, bulk material transport, and intermodal shipping operations.
Public Transportation
In addition to major highway and rail infrastructure, Greater Palm Springs benefits from a robust public transportation system operated by SunLine Transit Agency. Serving all nine cities in the Coachella Valley, SunLine provides fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and a growing number of zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen fuel cell and electric buses. The system plays a critical role in connecting residents to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services. Recent expansions and service innovations, such as the SunRide microtransit program and the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative, continue to enhance sustainable transportation options and reduce traffic congestion throughout the valley.
Palm Springs International Airport
