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

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

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  1. Fly, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus bus
    3. Drive from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Southern Californiacar car
    5h 19m
    $167–545

  2. Drive 137.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Southern Californiacar car 137.9 mi
    3h 55m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Barstow Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $101–148

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $193–278

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Southern Californiarideshare rideshare 137.9 mi
    3h 55m

  6. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $100–136

  7. Bus, taxi via Barstow Heights

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Barstowbus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $134–187

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Southern California. However, you can fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Hwy 62 & Kickapoo, then drive to Southern California. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Barstow Station, then take the taxi to Southern California.

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