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

The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Thermal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.

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 $25 - $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 $25 - $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 1127+ hotels available in Thermal.

Van Nuys to Thermal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
5h 40m
$26–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
7h 14m
$57–77
Drive 149 mi
1. Drive from Van Nuys to Thermalcar 149 mi
2h 39m
$26–37
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 30m
$283–683
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 5m
$146–408

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 $23–35 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, or taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Bus

Train, bus

Drive 149 mi

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

Line 761 bus, line 720 bus, bus

Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi