There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
6hDrive 170.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beachcar 170.3 mi
3h 3m$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
7h 6mFly, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
4h 33m$250–681
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Ventura, CA via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Channel Islands Beach is 188 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Palm Springs to Channel Islands Beach.
There are 151+ hotels available in Channel Islands Beach.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Channel Islands Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Ventura, CA in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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