Flying J Travel Center

4.0
1371 reviews

About

Truck StopGas StationConvenience StorePilot Travel Centers
Welcome to Flying J Travel Center in Thousand Palms, CA! Pilot Travel Centers LLC operates the largest network of travel centers in North America with over 900 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Pilot serves more than 1.5 million professional truck drivers, RV, EV, and auto drivers each day, offering gasoline and diesel fuels, DEF, craveable food like pizza, wings, and breakfast sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and the best coffee on the interstate™. For pro drivers, amenities like overnight truck parking, reservable showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, and more make Pilot an essential part of the drive. The Pilot™ app also features mobile fueling, online ordering, and daily offers to save you money on the road. See You Out Here™

Details

  • DebitAvailable
  • Mobile paymentsAvailable
  • Cash onlyNot available
  • Accepts checksAvailable

Location

Flying J Travel Center
72235 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA
92276, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
1,371 reviews
5 stars
705
4 stars
272
3 stars
184
2 stars
59
1 star
151

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Amelia received numerous praises for her exceptional customer service, being described as friendly, helpful, and professional.

Cleanliness Issues

Multiple reviews highlighted problems with the cleanliness of showers and restrooms, with customers reporting long waits for cleaning.

Service Delays

Customers frequently mentioned long wait times for showers and propane services, indicating a lack of staff efficiency.

Mixed Experiences

While some customers enjoyed their visits and praised the food and staff, others reported poor service and unclean facilities.
  • KB
    K B
    Jan 6, 2026
    5.0
    CLEAN STORE, CLEAN RESTROOM, AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! THE STORE MANAGER IS DOING AN AMAZING JOB!!!!
  • ID
    iam._ devv
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Amelia is the best here at this location!!! Always good coming here
  • FM
    Faustino Martinez
    Dec 26, 2025
    2.0
    Pump really bad. Hard to see store from the highway. Not much space. Card reader inside store has you paranoid about using the card. Don't forget people in need of extra change outside. This place is a real "find". The staff is good. Come enjoy the show!
  • MS
    Mark Anthony Serrano
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    Very Beautiful attendant AMELIA, is the BEST in the WEST. The most BEAUTIFUL, KINDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD. This place wouldn't be the same without her. Value her or else, she'll be gone.
  • WJ
    Wm. Jackson
    Nov 26, 2025
    2.0
    Rv driver here. Waited almost 30 minutes for an associate to come out to the propane fill station. The fuel desk attendents kept saying "someone will be out in a couple of minutes." Finally drove away as no one showed up. Also the rv dump station is on the auto fueling portion of the truck stop. We have a 26 foot trailer and barely were able to access it as it is tight quarters. Forget it if you have a large trailer or big motor home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flying J Travel Center

Are there showers at this location?

For a list of locations that offer showers, please use our store locator tool at https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search .

What is the cost of a shower?

Shower prices vary by location. We recommend reaching out to the store directly for prices by location.