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How to get fromLos Angeles to Desert Centerby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Desert Center by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Desert Centertaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $224–283

  2. Drive 175.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Desert Centercar car 175.4 mi
    2h 51m
    $32–47

  3. Fly, drive

    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 Desert Centercar car
    3h 47m
    $140–581

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: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Desert Center, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Desert Center. However, you can take the train to Fontana, walk to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then take the taxi to Desert Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Desert Center in around 2h 51m.

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