The cheapest and fastest coaches from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
26S$
Average price
39S$
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around 39S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 26S$.
Of the 14 buses that leave Palm Springs, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4985 AMTRAK · 785 Pacific Surfliner2:20 PM4h37Palm Springs, CA6:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA26 S$1One-way1 change
4969 AMTRAK · 769 Pacific Surfliner7:50 AM3h07Palm Springs, CA10:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA26 S$1One-way1 change
4985 AMTRAK · 785 Pacific Surfliner2:10 PM4h47Palm Springs, CA6:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA26 S$1One-way1 change
4969 AMTRAK · 769 Pacific Surfliner7:45 AM3h12Palm Springs, CA10:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA26 S$1One-way1 change
12:20 PM3h10Desert Hot Springs, Palm Drive (Jack In The Box), CA3:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA34 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:15 PM2h05North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA46 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:15 PM2h15North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA46 S$1One-way0 changes
2:35 AM2h35Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA48 S$1One-way0 changes
3:10 PM2h45Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA5:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA49 S$1One-way0 changes
6:20 AM2h50Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA9:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA46 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 25S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 25S$, and a flight costs an average of 246S$.
Distance: 159 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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29S$ Average Price Cheapest | 57S$ Average Price | 481S$ Average Price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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4985 AMTRAK · 785 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Palm Springs, CA | 4h47 | 6:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4985 AMTRAK · 785 Pacific Surfliner | 2:20 PM Palm Springs, CA | 4h37 | 6:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2h35 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 2h50 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
4969 AMTRAK · 769 Pacific Surfliner | 7:45 AM Palm Springs, CA | 3h12 | 10:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4969 AMTRAK · 769 Pacific Surfliner | 7:50 AM Palm Springs, CA | 3h07 | 10:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA by coach, flight or train
Compare coach, flight and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Buses from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 25S$ if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 159 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price 25S$ |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as 25S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

