What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Carson to Palm Springs?

The distance between Carson and Palm Springs is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Carson to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Palm Springs bus from?

Carson to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, depart from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl station.

Where does the Carson to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Carson to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, arrive at Alameda St at Los Angeles St station.

Can I drive from Carson to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Palm Springs is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carson to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1764+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Carson to Palm Springs - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, tram, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 11m
$45–290
Drive 111.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Palm Springscar 111.1 mi
2h
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles Stbus 4X
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 24m
$35–59
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 34m
$37–59
Line 3 bus, line 46 bus, line 50 bus, line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Long Beach Bl at 6th Stbus 3
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SEbus 46 / ...
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Katella-Harborbus 50
4. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 3m
$34–53

Carson to Palm Springs by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 24mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 24m.

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