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How to get fromSouth Pasadena to Palm Springsby train, bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from South Pasadena to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 48m
    $39–58

  2. Tram, train, bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    4. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to N Palm Canyon at Chinobus bus 4
    7h 17m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 103.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Palm Springscar car 103.2 mi
    1h 48m
    $19–28

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 21m
    $175–584

  5. Line 258 bus, line 74 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Centerbus bus 258
    2. Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 74
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 41m
    $41–60

South Pasadena to Palm Springs by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 41m.

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