There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2h 51m$44–60Drive 117.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 117.6 mi
2h 3m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 42m$61–106Fly, subway
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
3h 15m$204–618
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs North and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 126 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Palm Springs North station.
Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 3017+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.