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How to get fromSanta Monica to Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP)by bus, plane, tram, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) by bus, plane, tram, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 5m
    $151–553

  2. Drive 123.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP)car car 123.5 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–33

  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 Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 35m
    $40–65

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Monica to Indio/Palm Springs-PSPrideshare rideshare 123.5 mi
    2h 11m

  5. Tram, bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    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 bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m
    $41–60

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 16m
    $40–59

Santa Monica to Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 16m.

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