There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 39m$44–60Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Monroviacar 96.2 mi
1h 44m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 30m$61–106Fly, tram
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
3h 3m$204–618Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Desert Hot Springs to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
4h 14m$39–62
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Desert Hot Springs and arriving at Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Monrovia is 130 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Desert Hot Springs station.
Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Desert Hot Springs to El Monte Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Desert Hot Springs to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Monrovia.
There are 600+ hotels available in Monrovia.