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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Ynez Valleyby bus, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Ynez Valley by bus, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Ynez Valleytaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $180–272

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 232.3 mi
    4h 9m
    $43–62

  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 Buellton, CAbus bus
    9h 22m
    $136–175

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 6m
    $106–336

  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 Buellton, CAbus bus
    5h 40m
    $256–676

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Ynez Valley via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Buellton, CA in around 9h 22m.

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