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Bus from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs usually takes around 3 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 100 mi (161 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $24.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs cost $24.98 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs by travel date
Bus tickets from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs are expected to cost between $26 and $31 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Desert Hot Springs within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $27. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 17 days in advance to save up to $20.33.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 3h 37m | $34.80 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 7h 50m | $66.47 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Desert Hot Springs usually start from $66.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 100 miles from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Los Angeles to Desert Hot Springs. It leaves the station in Los Angeles at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses to Desert Hot Springs leave from 3 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
San Fernando Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Desert Hot Springs?
Main arrival station: Chevron/Jack in the Box
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Desert Hot Springs.
All bus stations in Desert Hot Springs:
Chevron/Jack in the Box
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