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How to get fromSanta Monica to Vidalby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Vidal by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Blythe McDonaldsbusLa
    2. Take the taxi from Blythe McDonalds to Vidaltaxi
    7h 48m
    $163–224

  2. Drive 254.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Vidalcar254.8 mi
    4h 46m
    $47–68

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Vidalcar
    5h 31m
    $61–303

  4. Bus, taxi via Wilshire / Lincoln

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Blythe McDonaldsbusLa
    2. Take the taxi from Blythe McDonalds to Vidaltaxi
    7h 58m
    $162–222

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Blythe McDonaldsbusLa
    2. Take the taxi from Blythe McDonalds to Vidaltaxi
    8h 14m
    $162–222

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Blythe McDonaldsbusLa
    3. Take the taxi from Blythe McDonalds to Vidaltaxi
    9h 11m
    $169–233

  7. Line 33 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Main Street Park And Ridebus6
    4. Take the taxi from Main Street Park And Ride to Vidaltaxi
    9h 51m
    $155–232

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Vidal. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th / Hope, take the line 51 bus to 7th / Maple, walk to Los Angeles, take the bus to Blythe McDonalds, then take the taxi to Vidal. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Monica to Vidal in around 4h 46m.

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