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How to get fromSanta Monica to Palm Springs Stationby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Palm Springs Station by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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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 32m
    $34–74

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 7m
    $18–30

  3. Drive 119 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palm Springs Stationcar car 119 mi
    2h 4m
    $22–32

  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 18m
    $181–593

Santa Monica to Palm Springs Station by tram, subway, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 5h 7m.

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