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How to get fromMontecito to Palm Springsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 48m
    $90–158

  2. Drive 196.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Montecito to Palm Springscar car 196.9 mi
    3h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    7h 2m
    $44–213

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

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

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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