How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA is a bus with an average price of $31 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA:

A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA costing on average $42 (€35).

A bus is $645 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA costing on average $676 (€564).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Palm Springs, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 5h 42m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA is approximately 98 miles (159 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA is:

• Around 50 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Palm Springs International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Palm Springs Station, Palm Springs, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Palm Springs, CA by bus.
• Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Palm Springs, CA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Palm Springs, CA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA with the following travel companies:

• 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
• 1 direct flights per day with United.
• 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palm Springs, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palm Springs, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palm Springs, CA, you can explore the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, enjoy golfing at world-class courses, stroll through the lively Palm Springs VillageFest, and relax at luxurious spas. For breathtaking sights, consider the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Joshua Tree National Park, the Palm Springs Art Museum, Indian Canyons, and Moorten Botanical Garden.

To fully enjoy Palm Springs, CA, and its offerings, plan for a 3 to 4-day visit to explore its attractions, including Joshua Tree National Park, the Aerial Tramway, and local museums.