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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Twentynine Palmsby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Twentynine Palms by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 7m
    $86–149

  2. Fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 8m
    $42–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 30m
    $69–103

  4. Drive 235.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Twentynine Palmscar car 235.8 mi
    4h 12m
    $43–63

Santa Barbara to Twentynine Palms by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Twentynine Palms, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Palm Springs Airport in around 9h 30m.

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