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How to get fromIndian Wells to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indian Wells to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    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 48m
    $209–621

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    5h 15m
    $22–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    6h 40m
    $58–78

  4. Drive  137.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to Santa Monicacar car 137.3 mi
    2h 23m
    $26–37

  5. Line 11 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5h 30m
    $24–40

  6. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 30m

Indian Wells to Santa Monica by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to 5th / Santa Monica via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 7h 30m.

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