Taking between 2.5-3.5 hours and costing about the same as the train, this is really only a good option for people who can’t make the Sunset Limited’s departure time. Very affordable and comfortable, this is a great choice if you just want to stay at your hotel and walk around the town.Ĭonnecting the Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown LA to Palm Spring, bus service runs several times a day between the two cities. Once you arrive in Palm Springs, you’ll need to take a taxi into town. Getting ThereĪmtrak offers the Sunset Limited rail line that connects LA’s Union Station in downtown to the Palm Spring Train Station in about 2.5 hours. You might also want to check out our money saving post : 14 Budget Hacks for Your Palm Spring Trip, a great way to plan your getaway. I’m going to go over the different ways to get to Palm Spring from Los Angeles and then give out some tips for the must see stops around the area. Even if you’re only visiting LA for a week, this is a trip you have got to take. Palm Springs is located about 2 hours from everywhere in LA, and not only is this drive easy, it takes you to a completely different side of Southern California.
