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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 57m
    $47–64

  2. Drive 122.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Monicacar car 122.7 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–33

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 47m
    $63–108

  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 43m
    $199–609

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 55m
    $44–62

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Santa Monica, 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, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to 5th / Santa Monica via Palm Springs North and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 55m.

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