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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Idyllwildby plane, car, train, taxi, bus, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Idyllwild by plane, car, train, taxi, bus, or rideshare

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar car
    2h 4m
    $160–527

  2. Drive 117 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Idyllwildcar car 117 mi
    2h 16m
    $22–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $149–189

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $139–189

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Idyllwildrideshare rideshare 117 mi
    2h 16m

  6. Bus, taxi via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $118–162

  7. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    5h 30m
    $80–107

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Idyllwild.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Idyllwild. However, you can fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) then drive to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - South, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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