There are 3 ways to get from California to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
2h 19m$42–55Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springscar 109.1 mi
1h 52m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2h 48m$56–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from California to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Palm Springs North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between California and Desert Hot Springs is 111 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from California to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
California to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North 6 times a week. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
California to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Palm Springs North station.
California to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Desert Hot Springs is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from California to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1371+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.