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How to get fromPalm Springs to Los Angeles Downtownby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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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
    $172–581

  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 106.2 mi
    1h 52m
    $20–28

  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
    $37–59

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 2m
    $38–57

  5. Bus via Anaheim

    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 Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    4h 59m
    $33–46

  6. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station to Spring St & 7th Stbus bus D
    6h 6m
    $22–46

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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