What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 34m and costs $120 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Salton Sea Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Salton Sea Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Home at 2nd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Coachella Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach?

The distance between Los Angeles and Salton Sea Beach is 158 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 34m and costs $120 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach bus from?

Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach.

Where can I stay near Salton Sea Beach?

There are 595+ hotels available in Salton Sea Beach.

Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus San José
2. Take the taxi from Indio to Salton Sea Beachtaxi
2h 34m
$127–160
Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beachcar 156.3 mi
2h 36m
$29–42
Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Salton Sea Beachtaxi
3h 32m
$328–773
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 21m
$81–113
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Salton Sea Beachtaxi
4h 37m
$154–203
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 6m
$82–110
Fly to Imperial County Airport, drive
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Salton Sea Beachcar
4h 5m
$102–468

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

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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How to get fromLos Angeles to Salton Sea Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Salton Sea Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus)

Bus, taxi

Drive 156.3 mi

Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

Bus

Train, bus, taxi

Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

Fly to Imperial County Airport, drive