Rome2Rio

How to get fromLa Quinta to Santa Barbaraby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Santa Barbara

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from La Quinta to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 48m
    $67–92

  2. Drive  222.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Santa Barbaracar car 222.2 mi
    3h 53m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    6h 15m
    $107–159

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    5h 53m
    $116–356

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 47m

  6. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 6m
    $122–186

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    6h 16m
    $292–747

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from La Quinta to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There