There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carson by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 29m$166–571Drive 110.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Carsoncar 110.8 mi
2h 1m$21–30Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$41–59Bus via Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus 460
5h 39m$35–50
Palm Springs to Carson by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Carson is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Carson is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Carson. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Flower / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Carson is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Palm Springs to Carson, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Carson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Carson is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 45m.
Palm Springs to Carson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Carson is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Palm Springs to Carson.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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