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How to get fromPalm Springs to Carsonby plane, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carson by plane, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram, bus

    best
    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 Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    2h 25m
    $138–574

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 492 / ...
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    8h 21m
    $12–23

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 45m
    $42–60

  4. Drive 110.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carsoncar car 110.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–30

  5. Bus via Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    5h 39m
    $36–51

Palm Springs to Carson by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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