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

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Boulevardbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boulevard to Palm Springtaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $259–359

  2. Drive 171 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springcar car 171 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Ysidrobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Boulevardbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boulevard to Palm Springtaxi taxi
    7h 18m

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Palm Springcar car
    3h 59m
    $97–427

  5. 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 Great Southern Overland Rte Of 1849 & Horse Camp Cbus bus 891
    7h 20m
    $144–231

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Boulevardbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boulevard to Palm Springtaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $282–401

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Palm Spring. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to Boulevard, then take the taxi to Palm Spring. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Ysidro, walk to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, take the bus to Boulevard, then take the taxi to Palm Spring.

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