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How to get fromSanta Monica to Pioneertownby tram, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Pioneertown by tram, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Pioneertowntaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    $155–216

  2. Drive 138.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Pioneertowncar car 138.2 mi
    2h 28m
    $26–37

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Pioneertowncar car
    5h 45m
    $30–43

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus bus 12
    8h 20m
    $63–92

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus bus 12
    9h 51m
    $59–85

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  • Distance: 161.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Pioneertown via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Hwy 62 & Kickapoo in around 8h 20m.

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