There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 1m$71–125Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springscar 128.3 mi
2h 26m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 13m$43–64
Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Lancaster and Desert Hot Springs is 191 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 906+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Desert Hot Springs via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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