There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus FlixBus 2054
5h 48m$47–68Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springscar 147.1 mi
2h 35m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 2m$66–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 35m$76–149Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 17m$44–63
Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs by bus, subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Palm Springs North via 7th St & Hope St and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and Desert Hot Springs is 156 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Desert Hot Springs via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Desert Hot Springs via Moorpark Station EB, Moorpark Amtrak, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 973+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.