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

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ocotillo Wells by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Drive from Indio to Ocotillo Wellscar car
    3h 15m
    $42–80

  2. Bus, drive #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    2. Drive from Indio to Ocotillo Wellscar car
    3h 15m
    $28–48

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Ocotillo Wellscar car
    4h 59m
    $43–82

  4. Drive 165.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ocotillo Wellscar car 165.9 mi
    3h 16m
    $31–44

  5. Fly to Imperial County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Take the taxi from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Ocotillo Wellstaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $258–623

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Trbus bus 891
    7h 31m
    $89–161

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, 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 Ocotillo Wellscar car
    4h 14m
    $143–586

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Ocotillo Wells. However, you can take the bus to Indio then drive to Ocotillo Wells. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Ocotillo Wells via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center in around 4h 59m.

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