Private car transfer
from Palm Springs to Los Angeles

Overview: car trip from Palm Springs to Los Angeles

Your car trip from Palm Springs to Los Angeles starts in the desert oasis surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains. Before you hop in a private car to Los Angeles, make sure you have your fill of soaking in the hot springs, playing golf, and feeling like a movie star in the 50s on a break from Hollywood. Then you can start your ride stretching along around 110 miles (177 km), which will take only one and a half to two hours on the road.

But Southern California’s vast desert, wide-open spaces and rugged mountain ranges deserve to be enjoyed thoroughly. So turn your car trip into a little road trip by adding some sightseeing stops. With Daytrip's private car service, it's easy!

About Los Angeles

Los Angeles is _the _city in Southern California the entertainment capital of the world. Home to Hollywood, it is the birthplace of the American film industry, multiple television studios and countless celebrities. Fun fact: the iconic Hollywood Sign was initially an advertisement for a local real estate development called "Hollywoodland". It was only later that it became an international symbol of the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles is a true melting pot of the United States. The city has a large and diverse immigrant population, including the largest communities of Mexican, Korean, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Iranian people outside of their respective countries. It is easy to say that Los Angeles people have an open heart and mind for new things, new people, and new perspectives, which is why it has such a booming cultural scene.

From Palm Springs to Los Angeles: travel tips

Traveling from Palm Springs to Los Angeles can be an enjoyable and smooth experience with the right preparation. Take a look at some of our tips to ensure yourself a great trip:

Plan for traffic

Beware of the traffic jams you might experience on the I-10 freeway, the primary route from Palm Springs to Los Angeles, especially during peak travel times. Avoid weekday mornings and late afternoons because of the heavy traffic due to local commuting patterns. Also, weekends can see increased flow due to leisure travel.

To avoid the worst of the traffic, consider traveling during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or early afternoon. Use real-time traffic apps like Google Maps or Waze to stay informed about any traffic hotspots.

How to get from Palm Springs to Los Angeles

There are several different transportation options to get from Palm Springs to Los Angeles. You can take a private car service, a bus, train, plane, or drive yourself. Take a look at the alternatives to choose which one suits you best:

Palm Springs to Los Angeles by car

A quite flexible and common way to travel between Palm Springs and Los Angeles is by car. The drive takes about one and a half to two hours, depending on traffic, via the I-10 West. With this option, you have the convenience of leaving on your own schedule and the opportunity to explore interesting stops along the way. Keep in mind that you’ll have to deal with LA's infamous traffic and cover the costs associated with driving, such as parking, fuel, and rental costs.

Things to do when you get to Los Angeles

Believe us when we say that it is impossible to get bored in Los Angeles. Getting from the calmer desert views and hot springs of Palm Springs to Los Angeles will be diving right into the heart of life, always busy, always buzzing. Here are only a few of an endless list of things to do in Los Angeles:

Catch a concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of the most iconic buildings in LA, especially if you're a fan of modern architecture. Though he doubted he would get to design the concert hall, his bold design won over Disney's widow, Lilian.

And as home to the LA Philharmonic, you can also catch one of the best classical music shows on the planet. Reserve your tickets beforehand here so as not to be disappointed once you get there.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles

The best time to plan your visit from Palm Springs to Los Angeles is from April to September, depending on how hot you like it.

Los Angeles has a warm Mediterranean climate, which is perfect if you adore the sun and heat, especially from June to September. But it can be too hot to explore the city in the summer when average temperatures peak at 85° F in August, the warmest month. Set beside the Pacific Ocean and shielded by nearby mountains, Los Angeles enjoys a mild climate, protected from colder northern winds. So if you want something a bit less stifling, come in the late spring. Temperatures are in the 70s and the city's parks and green spaces are in full bloom.