What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Goleta?

The distance between Palm Springs and Goleta is 229 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Goleta?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Palm Springs to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Goleta bus from?

Palm Springs to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Palm Springs to Goleta?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Goleta is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $280 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Palm Springs to Goleta bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Goleta is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Palm Springs to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 283+ hotels available in Goleta.

Palm Springs to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Goleta by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 6m
$51–110
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PSP - SBA
5h 23m
$36–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 23m
$103–137
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Goletacar 208.2 mi
3h 37m
$38–55
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 1m
$220–636

Palm Springs to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara Airport via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly.

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