What is the distance between Los Angeles and Palm Springs?

Los Angeles and Palm Springs are 99 miles (159 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Palm Springs?

If you're headed to Palm Springs from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Palm Springs Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Palm Springs?

Once in Palm Springs, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Desert Willow Golf Resort, Joshua Tree National Park, Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert and Moorten Botanical Gardens.

Bus Los Angeles to Palm Springs from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to Palm Springs on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:10pm	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	3h	2:10pm	Palm Springs	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:25pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3h 15m	3:40pm	Palm Springs North	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3h 15m	3:40pm	Palm Springs North	No tags
	Bus	1:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 30m	3:40pm	Palm Springs North	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Palm Springs

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 36mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $101	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $44	Average Duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and excellent driving. The booking process was also appreciated for its ease. However, some users noted the absence of Wi-Fi and charging capabilities on board.

FlixBus Los Angeles Palm Springs recent customer reviews

Bus was on time, driver was excellent. However, bus had no wi-fi or charging capabilities. It was not a Flix Bus.

Tina T.

October 17, 2024

Did not enjoy. Bus had no AC and broke down in the middle of no where at 1am leaving me stranded.. Would not recommend to anyone!

Myles A.

June 29, 2024

The bus itself was great - comfortable, toilet on the bus BUT we got dropped off at palm Springs North which is a gas station. We needed to order a Lyft ride to get to downtown at about $30 extra. The site might say palm Springs NORTH but overseas people do not know this

Mark B.

November 7, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Palm Springs?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Palm Springs

A - Palm Springs Airport

B - Garnet Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Palm Springs by bus

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Palm Springs was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Palm Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $28 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.