There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Getty Center by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 22m$39–66Bus, train, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburnbus 2
9h 25m$14–22Drive 123.6 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Getty Centercar 123.6 mi
2h 9m$23–33Fly, line 6 bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus
3h 52m$167–573Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburnbus 2
6h 40m$38–55Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
- Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Westwood / Wilshirebus 20
7h 50m$32–46
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Getty Center is to bus and train and line 2 bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Getty Center is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp via Alvarado / 7th and Westwood / Le Conte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Getty Center is 150 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Getty Center without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Palm Springs to Getty Center, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Getty Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Getty Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Getty Center is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Palm Springs to Getty Center.
There are 3433+ hotels available in Getty Center.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Getty Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Alvarado / 7th, Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 6h 40m.
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Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–26
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- Amtrak
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
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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