There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus Commuter Link 120
- Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaytaxi
2h 45m$72–96Drive 56.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar 56.1 mi
1h 7m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain RIV Line
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 51m$59–95Line 20 bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from Central + Magnolia to Riverside University Medical Centerbus 20
- Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to 2nd St. 1540 at Walmartbus 31
3h 42m$72–98Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Palm Canyon at Stevensbus 4
5h 9m$25–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. However, there are services departing from Central + Magnolia and arriving at Casino Morongo via Riverside University Medical Center and Walmart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Pomona Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Riverside and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 68 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 45m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, including transfers.
Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Central + Magnolia station.
Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and line 31 bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Pomona - Downtown, Pomona Amtrak, and Palm Springs Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central + Magnolia to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Riverside University Medical Center, Walmart, and Casino Morongo in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (951) 769-8530
- Website
- beaumontca.gov
Bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- beaumontca.gov
- Fixed Route
- $2
- Commuter Link 125
- $4
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Central + Magnolia to Riverside University Medical Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Riverside University Medical Center to 2nd St. 1540 at Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Palm Canyon at Stevens
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Riverside University Medical Center station.
Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Pomona - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Riverside to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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