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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Springsby subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Springs by subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 22m
    $39–58

  2. Drive 115.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Springscar car 115.7 mi
    2h
    $22–31

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the bus from 7th St & Hope St to Alameda St & Los Angeles Stbus bus B
    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 40m
    $41–63

  4. Subway, bus, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 11
    4. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Indian Canyon at Alejobus bus 1
    6h 10m
    $23–44

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  • Distance: 130.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Springs. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Palm Springs in around 2h.

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