There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center by plane, bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
1h 29m$165–570Drive 117 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Centercar 117 mi
2h 8m$22–31Bus, train, tram
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
4h 56m$42–58Bus, line 460 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus 460
5h 5m$36–49Bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Florence / Malabar to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 111 / ...
5h 50m$61–89
Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Norwalk Station via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Palm Springs and LAX/Metro Transit Center is 115 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center, including transfers.
Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 5m.
Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Palm Springs to LAX/Metro Transit Center.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to LAX/Metro Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Norwalk Station, Norwalk Station, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 5h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Florence / Malabar to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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