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How to get fromSanta Maria Airport (SMX) to Palm Springsby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 7m
    $131–169

  2. Drive 260 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Palm Springscar car 260 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 51m
    $97–199

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    5h 53m
    $253–669

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    12h 6m
    $105–129

Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 7m.

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