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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Palm Springs by bus, plane, tram, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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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 10m
    $137–572

  2. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    9h 6m
    $13–18

  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 Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 25m
    $41–65

  4. Drive 120.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palm Springscar car 120.8 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  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 Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 26m
    $41–60

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 5m
    $40–59

Santa Monica to Palm Springs by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m.

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