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How to get fromPalm Springs to Universal Cityby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Universal City by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 23m

  2. Drive  115.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Universal Citycar car 115.7 mi
    2h
    $21–30

  3. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3h 48m
    $220–566

  4. Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m

  5. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 22m
    $24–44

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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