There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Buellton by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 40m$87–152Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Buelltoncar 236.6 mi
4h 15m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
9h 8m$126–164Fly, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
5h 27m$215–663Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
11h 36m$98–124
Palm Springs to Buellton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Buellton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Buellton is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Buellton. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Buellton, CA via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Buellton is 266 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Buellton without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 40m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Palm Springs to Buellton, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Buellton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Buellton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Buellton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Palm Springs to Buellton.
There are 70+ hotels available in Buellton.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Buellton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Buellton, CA via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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