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How to get fromPalm Springs to Altadenaby bus, train, tram, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Altadena by bus, train, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, tram, line 662 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    5h 10m
    $42–60

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train
    7h 13m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 103 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Altadenacar car 103 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–28

  4. Fly, tram, line 662 bus

    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 Lake Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lake Station to Mariposa / El Molinobus bus
    3h 12m
    $145–585

Palm Springs to Altadena by bus, train, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Altadena. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Lake Station, walk to Lake Station, then take the line 662 bus to Altadena / Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Altadena in around 1h 51m.

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