There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Gardena by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m$29–40Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Cal State LAtrain SB Line
7h 7m$12–17Drive 111.1 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Gardenacar 111.1 mi
1h 59m$21–30Fly
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 53m$152–555Bus via Figueroa / Pico
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus 460
5h 19m$25–35
Palm Springs to Gardena by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Gardena is to bus and train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Gardena is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Gardena station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at C Line Station via Metrolink Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Gardena is 116 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Gardena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Palm Springs to Gardena, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Gardena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Gardena is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 2h 53m.
Palm Springs to Gardena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Gardena is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Palm Springs to Gardena.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Gardena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Cal State LA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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