Goleta to Palm Desert Buses

Goleta to Palm Desert buses

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average bus between Goleta and Palm Desert takes 9h 13m and the fastest bus takes 8h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Goleta to Palm Desert. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: $115
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...

7h 36m

$97–132

Goleta to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Goleta and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Goleta is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
6:43 PM → 5:45 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:43 AM → 12:49 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:25 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Palm Desert? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Goleta to Palm Desert buses

Trip Overview

Bus