There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 43 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 46m$57–78Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar 98.1 mi
1h 51m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 1m$71–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 115 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway without a car is to line 43 bus and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.
Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to line 43 bus and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Costa Mesa to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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