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

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    6h 42m
    $72–128

  2. Drive 200.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Palm Springscar car 200.1 mi
    3h 29m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $72–104

  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 58m
    $44–211

  5. 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
    $177–649

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours.

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