There are 3 ways to get from Ventura County to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m$158–221Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura County to Palm Springscar 174.5 mi
3h 17m$32–46Train, fly
- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
5h 2m$289–721
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura County to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura County to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ventura County and Palm Springs is 188 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura County to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Ventura County to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura County to Palm Springs is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Ventura County to Palm Springs.
There are 1719+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Ventura County, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ventura County to Palm Springs. However, you can take the taxi to Moorpark Amtrak, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Ventura County to Palm Springs in around 3h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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