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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, tram

    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 Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 30m
    $139–574

  2. Drive 120.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Monicacar car 120.8 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 46m
    $42–59

  4. Bus

    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 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    6h 32m
    $35–50

Palm Springs to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilshire / Lincoln via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 6h 32m.

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