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How to get fromPalm Springs Station to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 7m
    $21–31

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 35m
    $38–73

  3. Drive 119.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs Station to Santa Monicacar car 119.3 mi
    2h 5m
    $22–32

  4. 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 LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 39m
    $186–594

Palm Springs Station to Santa Monica by foot, bus, subway, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Palm Springs Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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