There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
1h 31m$72–334Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Playa del Reycar 121.2 mi
2h 14m$23–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$67–100Bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Manchester / Pershingbus 115
6h 38m$31–49
Palm Springs to Playa del Rey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Manchester / Pershing via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 and Norwalk Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Playa del Rey is 118 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Playa del Rey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 45m.
Palm Springs to Playa del Rey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Playa del Rey is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Palm Springs to Playa del Rey.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Manchester / Pershing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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