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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Palm Desert by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), 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 23m
    $166–613

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 44m
    $22–43

  3. 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
    6h 57m
    $59–78

  4. Drive 135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palm Desertcar car 135.9 mi
    2h 21m
    $25–36

  5. 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 5m
    $46–71

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via 5th / Santa Monica

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 32m
    $24–38

  7. 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 47m
    $44–63

Santa Monica to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, 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 Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 44m.

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