LAX to Palm Springs shuttle
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LAX to Palm Springs shuttle
can anyone recommend a shuttle service (if there is even one) that can pick me up at LAX and drive me to Palm Springs (La Qunita to be exact). I would be landing Fri morning, April 24 after a red-eye from HNL. I really don't want to drive that distance after the flight, so hopefully my fellow FTalker's can recommend a service. Maybe a limo company that has Town Cars...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Aloha!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Aloha!
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Your best option is probably http://www.palmspringslimoandcarservice.com/ or http://www.palmspringsshuttle.com/.
BUT:
Have you looked into UA's LAX-PSP service?
EDIT: I see UA's n/s is $565 o/w, but there are options on AS/AA for about $150 or $209 on UA via SFO (and you could standby for the n/s to PSP).
If you are on a tight budget, you could take the FlyAway bus to Union Station ($6 o/w), then take a cab to the Greyhound Station (some will tell you it is a really bad area, but I have never had a problem) and take a bus (one leaving at 8am, another at 12:30) for Palm Springs (3 hour journey) and the fare is only $22.50.
Amtrak also serves Palm Springs from Union Station, though you would be stuck in Los Angeles for a while. The two Amtrak options are below.
$35.00 422 Texas Eagle
Los Angeles, CA - Union Station (LAX)
2:30 pm
24-APR-09
Palm Springs, CA (PSN)
5:06 pm
24-APR-09
2h 36m
Dining car, Lounge, Onboard wheelchair ramp 1 Reserved Coach Seat
$18.00 2 Sunset Limited
Los Angeles, CA - Union Station (LAX)
2:30 pm
24-APR-09 Palm Springs, CA (PSN)
5:06 pm
24-APR-09
2h 36m
Dining car, Lounge, Onboard wheelchair ramp 1 Reserved Coach Seat
BUT:
Have you looked into UA's LAX-PSP service?
EDIT: I see UA's n/s is $565 o/w, but there are options on AS/AA for about $150 or $209 on UA via SFO (and you could standby for the n/s to PSP).
If you are on a tight budget, you could take the FlyAway bus to Union Station ($6 o/w), then take a cab to the Greyhound Station (some will tell you it is a really bad area, but I have never had a problem) and take a bus (one leaving at 8am, another at 12:30) for Palm Springs (3 hour journey) and the fare is only $22.50.
Amtrak also serves Palm Springs from Union Station, though you would be stuck in Los Angeles for a while. The two Amtrak options are below.
$35.00 422 Texas Eagle
Los Angeles, CA - Union Station (LAX)
2:30 pm
24-APR-09
Palm Springs, CA (PSN)
5:06 pm
24-APR-09
2h 36m
Dining car, Lounge, Onboard wheelchair ramp 1 Reserved Coach Seat
$18.00 2 Sunset Limited
Los Angeles, CA - Union Station (LAX)
2:30 pm
24-APR-09 Palm Springs, CA (PSN)
5:06 pm
24-APR-09
2h 36m
Dining car, Lounge, Onboard wheelchair ramp 1 Reserved Coach Seat
Last edited by MatthewLAX; Apr 15, 2009 at 12:28 am
#3
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I recall hearing that the PSP Amtrak station is very basic, just a platform on the outskirts of the city. Definitely research tranportation into town, it sounds like taxis and shuttles do not regularly visit the station.
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The Amtrak station is certainly not any where near town. And the Greyhound bus stop is not downtown either.
Personally, having looked into this for a guest a couple of years ago, I decided that a rentacar is the way to go. It really isn't that far-2 1/2 to three hours.
Or, perhaps you can get the LAX PSP flight added to your ticket at relatively low cost?
Personally, having looked into this for a guest a couple of years ago, I decided that a rentacar is the way to go. It really isn't that far-2 1/2 to three hours.
Or, perhaps you can get the LAX PSP flight added to your ticket at relatively low cost?
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I'm afraid that low cost isn't an option if you're looking at UA's shuttle service between LAX and PSP - the cheapest I've ever seen tickets is around $300
PSP is a very expensive place to fly to for some reason
The exception seems to be SFO - tickets from PSP can be had for less than $100 because there's competition on the route. I think that's pretty much the only route with two or more airlines providing service from PSP
To give you an illustration of the difference competition makes - you can fly from PSP to LAX on Ua for around $500. If you fly exactly the same route on exactly the same plane but then take a connecting flight to SFO, the fare drops to $99!!!!
PSP is a very expensive place to fly to for some reason
The exception seems to be SFO - tickets from PSP can be had for less than $100 because there's competition on the route. I think that's pretty much the only route with two or more airlines providing service from PSP
To give you an illustration of the difference competition makes - you can fly from PSP to LAX on Ua for around $500. If you fly exactly the same route on exactly the same plane but then take a connecting flight to SFO, the fare drops to $99!!!!
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Ah the beauty of hidden city ticketing!
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I think the suggestion was the OP check fares from HNL-PSP. Who knows, the fare could be even cheaper than HNL-LAX! I agree LAX-PSP is very expensive! Since the OP has disappeared we won't know the outcome.
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I went to the link provided but didn't see any cost associated with this shuttle, any idea on price? (lax-psp)
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Can anyone update the thread? I am arriving april 2 in the morning from BKK-NRT on UA in LAX and would like to get a limo transfer to PSP. I do not want to drive myself. Any good limo or shuttle service available?
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http://www.atyourserviceshuttle.com/...p?page=shuttle
#14
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Hello,
Try Lax Shuttle or Lax Taxi links.
I think these links might be helpful. I tried them once and service is good.
Cheers!!
Try Lax Shuttle or Lax Taxi links.
I think these links might be helpful. I tried them once and service is good.
Cheers!!
#15
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Limo Service from LAX to Palm Springs
Can anyone recommend a quality limo service from LAX to Palm Springs? I've done a few searches on the internet but was hoping to get some firsthand feedback.
I am looking for a stretch limo to take two people (plus luggage). Thanks.
I am looking for a stretch limo to take two people (plus luggage). Thanks.