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How to get fromPalm Desert to West Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, tram, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to West Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, tram, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, line 6 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvdbus bus
    2h 34m
    $198–609

  2. Bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Corinthbus bus 4
    6h 1m
    $22–45

  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
    5h 6m
    $69–99

  4. Line 11 bus, bus, tram

    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
    3. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Expo / Bundy Stationtram tram
    5h 16m
    $24–40

  5. Drive 133.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to West Los Angelescar car 133.7 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–36

  6. Bus, line 4 bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Corinthbus bus 4
    7h 19m
    $39–55

Palm Desert to West Los Angeles by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Santa Monica / Corinth via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Santa Monica Station, and Santa Monica / Vermont in around 6h 1m.

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