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How to get fromPalm Desert to Los Angeles Downtownby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Los Angeles Downtown by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2h 18m
    $204–619

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    4h 11m
    $20–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    4h 11m
    $65–95

  4. Drive 121.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 121.4 mi
    2h 8m
    $23–32

  5. Bus via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 45m
    $20–45

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    4h 52m
    $50–66

  7. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    5h 34m
    $38–53

Palm Desert to Los Angeles Downtown by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Indio Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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