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How to get fromPalm Springs to China Lake Acresby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to China Lake Acres by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Anaheim

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    9h 38m
    $71–100

  2. Drive 172.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to China Lake Acrescar car 172.3 mi
    3h 5m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    11h 42m
    $60–97

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Transit Center/3rd Streetbus bus 227
    11h 43m
    $97–137

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  • Distance: 270.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and China Lake Acres, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to China Lake Acres via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd., and Transit Center/3rd Street in around 11h 43m.

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