What is the cheapest way to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Desert Center and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Desert Center to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Desert Center Post Office and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Desert Center to Los Angeles?

The distance between Desert Center and Los Angeles is 178 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.

How do I travel from Desert Center to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desert Center to Los Angeles bus from?

Desert Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, depart from Desert Center Post Office station.

Where does the Desert Center to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Desert Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, arrive at Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center station.

Can I drive from Desert Center to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Desert Center to Los Angeles is 176 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Desert Center to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3363+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Desert Center to Los Angeles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Desert Center to Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Desert Center Post Office to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus 6
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 19m
Drive 175.2 mi
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1. Drive from Desert Center to Los Angelescar 175.2 mi
2h 52m
$32–47
Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
1. Take the bus from Desert Center Post Office to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus 6
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Desert Center Post Office to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Centerbus 6
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
3. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
5h 53m

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Distance: 177.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Desert Center, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Desert Center Post Office to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center and Indio Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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