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How to get fromSanta Monica to Desert Hot Springsby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 45m
    $64–114

  2. Drive 123.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Desert Hot Springscar car 123.3 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–33

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    4h 52m
    $45–63

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    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 23m
    $196–608

  5. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 42m
    $40–59

Santa Monica to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 4h 52m.

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