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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Desert Hot Springsby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Desert Hot Springs by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 59m
    $60–89

  2. Drive 202.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Desert Hot Springscar car 202.5 mi
    3h 33m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 41m
    $94–177

  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
    6h 11m
    $72–247

  5. 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 Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 16m
    $73–129

  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 13m
    $206–685

Santa Barbara to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles Union Station and Palm Springs North in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 41m.

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