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How to get fromIndio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, rideshare, 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 Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 25m
    $155–524

  2. Drive 123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Santa Monicacar car 123.7 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 51m
    $42–58

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Santa Monicarideshare rideshare 123.7 mi
    2h 11m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    6h 37m
    $35–49

Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilshire / Lincoln via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 6h 37m.

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