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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Manhattan Beach by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), tram, or train

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  1. Fly, line 232 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus bus
    2h 28m
    $258–610

  2. Bus, line 438 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Temple St & Vignes St to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus bus 438
    6h 19m
    $22–35

  3. Drive  131.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Manhattan Beachcar car 131.8 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–34

  4. Line 11 bus, bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey 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 Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.bus bus 109
    6h 50m
    $26–41

  5. Bus, line 26 bus, line 460 bus, tram, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8bus bus 26
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    4. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    5. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.bus bus 109
    6h 57m

  6. 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
    7h 47m
    $58–80

Palm Desert to Manhattan Beach by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Temple St & Vignes St in around 6h 19m.

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