There are 6 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h$158–531Drive 109.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angelescar 109.6 mi
1h 53m$20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line / ...
3h 48m$38–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Los Angeles109.6 mi
1h 53mBus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$38–59Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h$39–55
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and Los Angeles is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 2h and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles.
What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Los Angeles via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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