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How to get fromGoleta to Coachella Valleyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Coachella Valley by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 55m
    $98–137

  2. Drive 220.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Coachella Valleycar car 220.7 mi
    3h 47m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 57m
    $81–145

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    5h 35m
    $72–237

  5. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    8h 59m
    $47–88

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 50m
    $236–688

Goleta to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Cook at Berger via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours.

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