There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 19m$67–119Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springscar 118.9 mi
2h 8m$22–32Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
4h 35m$49–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Desert Hot Springs118.9 mi
2h 8mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 40m$209–627Bus, subway, train, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC to NoHo Stationbus O
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
6h 59m$40–59
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs by bus, subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Palm Springs North via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Desert Hot Springs is 127 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North 6 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (818) 238-5360
- Website
- Burbank Bus
Bus from Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC to NoHo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Burbank Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Desert Hot Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Palm Springs North station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 903+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Desert Hot Springs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











