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

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Idyllwild by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    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
    3h 3m
    $142–176

  2. Drive 106.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Idyllwildcar car 106.6 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–29

  3. 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
    3h 38m
    $133–186

  4. 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 Idyllwildcar car
    3h 39m
    $137–577

  5. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $134–182

  6. 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
    3h 55m
    $73–94

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Idyllwild. However, you can take the train to Perris - South then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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