What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal is to bus via Los Angeles Downtown which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Thermal?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Thermal. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Airport at Desert Cactus Dr. via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Coachella Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The distance between Los Angeles and Thermal is 137 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Thermal without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Los Angeles to Thermal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Thermal bus from?

Los Angeles to Thermal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Thermal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Thermal?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Thermal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Los Angeles to Thermal.

Where can I stay near Thermal?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Thermal.

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
3h 41m
$22–41
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Thermalcar 134.1 mi
2h 16m
$25–36
Fly, 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 Thermaltaxi
3h 12m
$223–683
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
4h 26m
$22–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 37m
$56–75

Los Angeles to Thermal by bus and foot

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Distance: 136.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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Drive 134.1 mi

Fly, taxi

Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

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