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How to get fromL.A. Union Station to Palm Springsby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from L.A. Union Station to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 33m
    $38–61

  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from L.A. Union Station to Palm Springscar car 106.2 mi
    1h 48m
    $20–28

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2h 43m
    $174–582

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 38m
    $38–55

  5. Bus via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 39m
    $38–57

  6. Bus, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Indian Canyon at Alejobus bus 1
    4h 18m
    $21–38

L.A. Union Station to Palm Springs by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between L.A. Union Station, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily.

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