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How to get fromIdyllwild to Santa Monicaby taxi, train, tram, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Idyllwild to Santa Monica by taxi, train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Perris - Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Perris - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 2m
    $149–178

  2. Drive 121.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Idyllwild to Santa Monicacar car 121.7 mi
    2h 14m
    $23–33

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angelesbus bus
    5h 24m
    $123–162

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Idyllwild to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPcar car
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3h 26m
    $48–319

  5. Line 28 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 28
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    5h 39m
    $85–103

  6. Line 28 bus, train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 28
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 36m
    $82–101

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Idyllwild to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Perris - South, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Walmart, take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs, then take the line 18 bus to Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns.

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