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How to get fromPalm Desert to Santa Monica Pierby plane, bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Santa Monica Pier by plane, bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, line 3 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 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 44m
    $198–609

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    5h 29m
    $24–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    5h 19m
    $69–99

  4. Drive 136.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Santa Monica Piercar car 136.2 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–36

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 18m
    $43–62

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    6h 38m
    $52–68

Palm Desert to Santa Monica Pier by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Broadway / Ocean via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 18m.

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