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How to get fromPalm Springs to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, car, 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 5m
    $142–581
  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $10–16
  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 46m
    $39–60
  4. Drive 106.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Los Angelescar car 106.7 mi
    1h 48m
    $20–29
  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 55m
    $39–56

Palm Springs to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3h 55m.

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