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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Monica Pierby plane, bus, tram, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Monica Pier by plane, bus, tram, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 31m
    $166–571

  2. Bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    8h 27m
    $12–18

  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 51m
    $42–58

  4. Drive 121 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Monica Piercar car 121 mi
    2h 6m
    $23–32

  5. Bus, line 33 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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 59m
    $40–57

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Broadway / Ocean via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 59m.

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