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How to get fromPalm Desert to Monroviaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train via Indio, CA

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train SB Line
    3h 49m
    $65–94

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train SB Line
    5h 36m
    $10–15

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 6m
    $44–68

  4. Drive 109.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Monroviacar car 109.5 mi
    1h 56m
    $20–29

  5. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram tram
    3h 3m
    $206–621

  6. Line 11 bus, 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 Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    5h 23m
    $54–73

  7. Line 11 bus, bus, line 270 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 Lower Level to Primrose Ave and Lime Avebus bus 270
    5h 32m
    $18–42

Palm Desert to Monrovia by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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