There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
2h 19m$43–60Drive 109.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springscar 109.2 mi
1h 51m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2h 48m$64–109Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
2h 56m$203–618
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Palm Springs North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Palm Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Desert Hot Springs is 111 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 2h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Palm Springs North station.
Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs.
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