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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Coachella Valleyby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 / ...
    6h 55m
    $33–57

  2. 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 39m
    $60–113

  3. Drive  212.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Coachella Valleycar car 212.4 mi
    3h 39m
    $39–56

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    5h 41m
    $72–257

  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 Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    8h 45m
    $37–73

  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 10m
    $229–676

Santa Barbara to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cook at Berger via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American 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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