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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Palm Desertby bus, plane, tram, train, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Palm Desert by bus, plane, tram, train, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 28m
    $196–613

  2. Line 33 bus, line 70 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $22–39

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 10m
    $45–71

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    7h 2m
    $59–78

  5. Drive 136 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Palm Desertcar car 136 mi
    2h 21m
    $25–36

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 27m
    $23–38

  7. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 42m
    $44–63

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 27m.

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