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How to get fromPalm Spring to Los Angelesby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Spring to Los Angeles by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Imperial County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Palm Spring to Imperial County Airport (IPL)car car
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    3h 25m
    $96–426

  2. Drive 170.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Spring to Los Angelescar car 170.8 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–45

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Spring to Boulevardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Boulevard to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    $246–312

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Spring to Boulevardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Boulevard to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    6h 6m
    $268–362

  5. Taxi, bus to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Spring to Boulevardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Boulevard to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    5h 45m
    $385–1,090

  6. Drive to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Palm Spring to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPcar car
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    4h 36m
    $150–596

  7. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Palm Spring to Old Hwy 80 & Riverside Stcar car
    2. Take the bus from Old Hwy 80 & Riverside St to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 888
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    6h 28m
    $55–121

  8. Taxi, bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the taxi from Palm Spring to Boulevardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Boulevard to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Los Angelesbus bus
    6h 44m

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Southern Overland Rte Of 1849 & Horse Camp C to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 18m
    $149–229

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Spring to Los Angeles. However, you can drive to Imperial County Airport (IPL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Boulevard, take the bus to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station.

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