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How to get fromPalm Springs to Goletaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or 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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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 6m
    $77–135

  2. Drive 208.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Goletacar car 208.2 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    8h 23m
    $117–156

  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
    4h 44m
    $51–260

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    4h 42m
    $205–653

Palm Springs to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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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, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours.

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