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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    4h 12m
    $43–205

  2. Drive 209.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Palm Springscar car 209.9 mi
    3h 39m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $74–135

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 54m
    $115–152

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Palm Springsrideshare rideshare 209.9 mi
    3h 39m

  6. Train, bus via State & Yanonali (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m
    $72–134

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m.

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