What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Thermal?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Thermal. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Airport at Desert Cactus Dr. via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and Coachella Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Thermal?

The distance between Los Angeles and Thermal is 137 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Thermal without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Thermal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $24 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Thermal?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Los Angeles to Thermal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Thermal bus from?

Los Angeles to Thermal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Thermal bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Thermal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Thermal?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Thermal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Los Angeles to Thermal.

Where can I stay near Thermal?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Thermal.

Los Angeles to Thermal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Thermal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
3h 40m
$24–73
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Thermal133.9 mi
2h 17m
$25–36
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermal
3h 13m
$141–403
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2054
4h 5m
$25–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to FontanaSB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus StationHuntington Park
5h 33m
$56–74

Los Angeles to Thermal by bus and foot

45Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Thermal, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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