There are 7 ways to get from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by car, plane, taxi, train, bus, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Idyllwild to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPcar
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 8m$159–563Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 117.1 mi
2h 16m$22–31Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Perris - Southtaxi
- Take the train from Perris - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
3h 52m$151–186Taxi, bus via San Bernardino
- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Walmarttaxi
- Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4h 21m$124–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Idyllwild to Los Angeles-LAX117.1 mi
2h 16mTaxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m$147–194Line 28 bus, train
- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus 28
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
5h 29m$86–111
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive and fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $150 - $600.
The distance between Idyllwild and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 160 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 3407+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Idyllwild and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Idyllwild, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
There is no direct connection from Idyllwild to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, you can drive to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport then fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Perris - South, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - South to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- (951) 769-8530
- Website
- beaumontca.gov
Bus from Walmart to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- beaumontca.gov
- Fixed Route
- $2
- Commuter Link 125
- $4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Idyllwild to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $100–160
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
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