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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cathedral Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cathedral City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 19m
    $34–58

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    6h 23m
    $30–203

  3. Train, bus (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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h

  4. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cathedral Citycar car 207 mi
    3h 40m
    $38–55

  5. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    9h 29m
    $68–103

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    6h 38m
    $215–651

Santa Barbara to Cathedral City by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cathedral City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to B St at Buddy Rogers via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours.

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