Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Palm Desert to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

While the train is the main method of transportation from Palm Desert to Los Angeles, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

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On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Palm Desert to Los Angeles on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Palm Desert to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Palm Desert to Los Angeles.  The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from Palm Desert to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The average price for a train ticket from Palm Desert to Los Angeles is $27.40, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 21 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $2.01 more.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Palm Desert to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Trains leave the station in Palm Desert twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Palm Desert.

Question 6

How long is the train journey from Palm Desert to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Palm Desert and Los Angeles is approximately 110 miles, or 176 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

Accepted Answer

The earliest train departs Palm Desert at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 8

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 9

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

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There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from Palm Desert will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Los Angeles:

Question 10

Where is the train station in Palm Desert?

Accepted Answer

There is one train station in Palm Desert.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Since the average price of train trips from Palm Desert to Los Angeles remains pretty consistent throughout the year, there’s no need to book your tickets too far in advance. However, we still recommend you purchase your train tickets at least 48 hours ahead of departure time to avoid surprise last-minute surges and the risk of the train selling out.

Question 12

Monthly average prices

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Taking the train from Palm Desert to Los Angeles usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around  whenever you decide to travel.

Question 13

Need a return trip from Los Angeles to Palm Desert?

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Question 14

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.