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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Paulaby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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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  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 Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 16m

  2. Drive  167 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Paulacar car 167 mi
    2h 58m
    $29–42

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 52m

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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 and Bakersfield in around 9h 52m.

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