What is the cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal?

The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal is to bus via Los Angeles Downtown which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal?

The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Van Nuys and Thermal?

No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Thermal. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Oxnard and arriving at Airport at Desert Cactus Dr. via Los Angeles Union Station, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Coachella Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Van Nuys to Thermal?

The distance between Van Nuys and Thermal is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

How do I travel from Van Nuys to Thermal without a car?

The best way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Van Nuys to Thermal?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Van Nuys to Thermal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van Nuys to Thermal bus from?

Van Nuys to Thermal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Van Nuys to Thermal bus arrive?

Van Nuys to Thermal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.

Can I drive from Van Nuys to Thermal?

Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Thermal is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Van Nuys to Thermal.

Where can I stay near Thermal?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Thermal.

Van Nuys to Thermal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
5h 40m
$24–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus La / ...
6h 2m
$68–104
Drive 149 mi
1. Drive from Van Nuys to Thermalcar 149 mi
2h 39m
$28–40
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi
3h 27m
$253–683
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
6h 25m
$24–35
Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Wilshirebus 233 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / Mainbus 720 / ...
3. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus
7h 41m
$55–71
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane BUR - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi
5h
$141–388

Van Nuys to Thermal by bus, subway, and foot

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Thermal, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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How to get fromVan Nuys to Thermalby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Bus

Train, bus

Drive 149 mi

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus

Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi