The cheapest and fastest coaches from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 14 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Palm Springs, 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 23 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 40 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.
770 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK10:102h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA13:00Palm Springs, CA£151One-way1 change
782 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK16:103h00Union Station, Los Angeles, CA19:10Palm Springs, CA£151One-way1 change
770 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK10:102h40Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:50Palm Springs, CA£151One-way1 change
782 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK16:102h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA19:00Palm Springs, CA£151One-way1 change
FlixBus13:552h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA16:35Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA£161One-way0 changes
23:302h05Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA1:35Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:552h10Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA16:05North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA£161One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:452h20Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA16:05North Palm Springs, Garnet Avenue (Chevron), CA£161One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:552h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA16:35Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), CA£161One-way0 changes
770 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK10:102h40Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:50Palm Springs, CA£151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 £14, and a flight costs an average of £134.
Distance: 159 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £195 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA coaches for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
770 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK | 10:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h50 | 13:00 Palm Springs, CA | 1 change | |
770 Pacific Surfliner · 4970 AMTRAK | 10:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h40 | 12:50 Palm Springs, CA | 1 change | |
782 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK | 16:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 3h00 | 19:10 Palm Springs, CA | 1 change | |
782 Pacific Surfliner · 4982 AMTRAK | 16:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h50 | 19:00 Palm Springs, CA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 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 2h 5m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs, CA
Most Los Angeles, CA to Palm Springs, CA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) to Indio, Indio Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Los Angeles, CA station do buses to Palm Springs, CA leave from?
Getting to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) from Los Angeles city centre
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) bus station facilities and services
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Getting to Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes from Los Angeles city centre
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes bus station facilities and services
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Getting to Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave) from Los Angeles city centre
Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave) is 17 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave) bus station facilities and services
Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave). ATMs are available at Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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