There are 3 ways to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 28m$62–112Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springscar 97.1 mi
1h 44m$18–26Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First Stbus 2
6h 44m$40–59
Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia station to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm at First St via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Monrovia and Desert Hot Springs is 132 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monrovia Station to Palm at First St via Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 6h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Palm at First St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Monrovia to Desert Hot Springs.
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