What is the cheapest way to get from Thermal to California?

The cheapest way to get from Thermal to California is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thermal to California?

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

Is there a direct bus between Thermal and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Thermal to California. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Coachella Transit Hub and Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Thermal to California?

The distance between Thermal and California is 139 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

How do I travel from Thermal to California without a car?

The best way to get from Thermal to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Thermal to California?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Thermal to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thermal to California bus from?

Thermal to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Thermal to California bus arrive?

Thermal to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Thermal to California?

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

Where can I stay near California?

There are 4330+ hotels available in California.

Thermal to California - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Thermal to California by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
4h 9m
$64–93
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
4h 29m
$18–30
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Thermal to Los Angelescar 134.1 mi
2h 17m
$25–36
Taxi, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Thermal to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2h 36m
$201–822
Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 34m
$18–42
Bus via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
4h 59m
$52–67
Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Thermal to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPtaxi
2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 39m
$140–449

Thermal to California by bus and foot (Flixbus)

6Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Thermal, CA, USA and California, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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