What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Santa Paula?

The distance between Palm Springs and Santa Paula is 197 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 16m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Santa Paula bus from?

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

Where does the Palm Springs to Santa Paula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Santa Paula?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Santa Paula is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Palm Springs to Santa Paula.

Where can I stay near Santa Paula?

There are 166+ hotels available in Santa Paula.

Palm Springs to Santa Paula - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Paula by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 16m
$64–111
Drive 167 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Paulacar 167 mi
2h 58m
$31–44
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 to Oxnardbus Ans 6238
7h 55m

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

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7h 16mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Oxnard in around 7h 55m.

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