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PSP — LAX
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
Sat 11/9

Palm Springs to Los Angeles bus information

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Avg travel time

1h 55m
The average bus ride from Palm Springs to Los Angeles is 1h 55m

Palm Springs Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Palm Springs
Palm Springs DowntownPalm Springs, 33.838543, -116.54546
Palm Springs Indio 43430 Monroe StPalm Springs, 33.734673, -116.23321
Palm Springs Shell Gas StationPalm Springs, 33.90612, -116.54374
Palm Springs Palm & Paul Bus StopPalm Springs, 33.883633, -116.50114
Palm Springs Indian & Andreas (Casino)Palm Springs, 33.824642, -116.54544
Palm Springs IndioPalm Springs, 33.720333, -116.215096

Los Angeles Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Westwood AmtrakLos Angeles, 34.068798, -118.449
Los Angeles JerezanosLos Angeles, 34.01934, -118.17609
Los Angeles University of Southern California (curbside)Los Angeles, 34.021564, -118.279366
Los Angeles Harbor FreewayLos Angeles, 33.928726, -118.2818
Los Angeles University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, 34.02333, -118.28349
Los Angeles Autobuses Coordinados UsaLos Angeles, 34.019333, -118.17608

FAQs for booking bus tickets from Palm Springs to Los Angeles

What amenities are offered on buses traveling from Palm Springs to Los Angeles?

All of the buses from Palm Springs to Los Angeles that operate on this route have Amtrak as the provider through the Amtrak Thruway service. Most of the buses to Los Angeles from Palm Springs will travel from Palm Springs to Fullerton where passengers can then take train service to continue on to Union Station in Los Angeles. During the portion of the trip from Palm Springs to Fullerton, passengers will find amenities such as reclining seats, seats that include a footrest, restrooms for passenger use, individual lighting at each seat, plus included free Wi-Fi to keep you streaming on your favorite electronic device during the trip.

Is the bus ride from Palm Springs to Los Angeles scenic?

There is no doubt that when you travel on buses from Palm Springs to Los Angeles, you are going to see a wide variety of landscapes during your journey. You start your journey on buses to Los Angeles from Palm Springs in the vast and sprawling deserts of the Palm Springs area and then you quickly make your way west through the Banning Pass where you will pass between the towering San Gorgonio Mountain and Mount San Jacinto. As you travel through the inland empire of Southern California, you will pass quite close to Mystic Lake, the Perris Reservoir, and Lake Matthews before arriving near the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California.

What luggage can I bring on a bus from Palm Springs to Los Angeles?

Because all of the buses from Palm Springs to Los Angeles are aboard Amtrak buses, they offer the same generous luggage policy as you will find on their trains when you purchase bus tickets from Palm Springs to Los Angeles. What that means for passengers on buses to Los Angeles from Palm Springs is that you can bring two personal items and two carry-on items aboard the bus. On top of that, you can check up to four bags for your journey—two of the bags are free of charge and the other two bags require you to pay a fee.

How many buses are there from Palm Springs to Los Angeles each day?

Because of the fact that Los Angeles is one of the largest cities in the world and the fact that Palm Springs is such a popular vacation destination, there are quite a few choices for Palm Springs to Los Angeles buses on a daily basis between these two locations. In fact, every day of the week there are roughly four departures between these two locations with the first one occurring at around 7:00 a.m. and the final departure taking place early in the afternoon at around 2:10 pm. It is of note that two of the departures occur at the Palm Springs Airport bus stop and the other two occur at the Palm Springs Indian & Andreas Casino.

Can I bring a pet on board the bus from Palm Springs to Los Angeles?

Because the buses provided on this route from Palm Springs to Los Angeles have Amtrak as their operator, those that want to bring pets onboard the bus will have to abide by the same policies that Amtrak enforces on their trains. This policy states that dogs and cats have a weight limit of 20 lbs when you combine both the weight of the pet and the approved carrier that they travel in. Amtrak stipulates that pets must remain in their carrier for the entire length of the journey on the bus. Travelers with pets will also need to sign a pet release and indemnification agreement and the pets in question must be at least eight weeks old. Amtrak also states that pets must not disturb any other passengers during the journey.

How long is the bus ride from Palm Springs to Los Angeles?

It takes 1h 55m to get from Palm Springs to Los Angeles by bus.

How far is Palm Springs to Los Angeles by bus?

A bus from Palm Springs to Los Angeles will travel much more than the 102.5 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, which can change based on traffic, tolls and closures. In terms of time, 1h 55m by bus is reasonable for normal traffic levels.


More bus options to Los Angeles

Besides Palm Springs there are other cities with transportation to Los Angeles. See below for more options.
Buses to Los Angeles from San Francisco
Fastest travel time7h 35m
Cheapest price$950
Buses to Los Angeles from San Jose
Fastest travel time6h 35m
Cheapest price$92
Buses to Los Angeles from San Diego
Fastest travel time2h 25m
Cheapest price$415

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