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How to get fromPalm Springs to Red Rock Canyon State Parkby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Red Rock Canyon State Park by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Red Rock Canyon State Parktaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $123–165

  2. Drive 171.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Red Rock Canyon State Parkcar car 171.9 mi
    3h 10m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    4. Take the taxi from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Red Rock Canyon State Parktaxi taxi
    10h 22m
    $173–243

  4. 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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus bus 250
    11h 32m
    $90–131

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  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Red Rock Canyon State Park. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., then take the taxi to Red Rock Canyon State Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Red Rock Canyon State Park in around 3h 10m.

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