There are 5 ways to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 33 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
4h 18m$44–62Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culver City to Desert Hot Springscar 117.5 mi
2h 5m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 26m$64–114Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 15m$199–611Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 3m$40–59
Culver City to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Palm Springs North via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Culver City and Desert Hot Springs is 126 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Culver City to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Hughes station.
Culver City to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Culver City to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.
Culver City to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Desert Hot Springs is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Culver City to Desert Hot Springs.
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