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How to get fromLos Angeles to Salton Seaby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    2. Walk from Indio to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    3h 11m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    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. Walk from Indio Bus Station to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    5h 10m

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Walk from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    4h 10m

  4. Bus, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    2. Walk from Indio to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    3h 11m

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Walk from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    4h 19m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BUR - PSP
    2. Walk from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Salton Seaunknown unknown
    6h 18m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Salton Sea. However, you can take the bus to Indio then travel to Salton Sea. Alternatively, you can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Salton Sea via Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and Indio Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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