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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Barbaraby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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 Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 50m
    $71–129

  2. Drive 199.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Barbaracar car 199.9 mi
    3h 28m
    $37–53

  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 Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005 / ...
    7h 10m
    $55–83

  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 36m
    $51–260

  5. 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
    5h 53m
    $172–651

Palm Springs to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 10m. 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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