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How to get fromLos Angeles to Thousand Palmsby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Thousand Palms by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via San Bernardino

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2030
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3h 55m
    $10–17

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    4h 41m
    $11–14

  3. Drive 115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Thousand Palmscar car 115.4 mi
    1h 55m
    $22–31

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2h 50m
    $188–603

  5. Train, bus via Beaumont

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    5h 15m
    $12–18

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 25m
    $44–67

Los Angeles to Thousand Palms by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Varner at Harry Oliver via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily.

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