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How to get fromPalm Desert to Long Beachby plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Long Beach by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2h 46m
    $171–612

  2. Drive 122.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Long Beachcar car 122.2 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    5h 21m
    $67–97

  4. Bus, tram via Fullerton

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    5h 29m
    $45–63

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    5h 32m
    $38–58

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 58m
    $28–53

  7. Bus via Artesia Station Bay 3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Artesia Stationbus bus 60
    7h 20m
    $54–70

Palm Desert to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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