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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Yucca Valleyby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Yucca Valley by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    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. Drive from Redlands - University to Yucca Valleycar car
    7h 41m
    $59–107

  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 Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus bus
    8h 59m
    $34–194

  3. Train, bus

    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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 6m
    $79–146

  4. Drive 214.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Yucca Valleycar car 214.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $40–57

Santa Barbara to Yucca Valley by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Yucca Valley. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Yucca Valley. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Hwy 62 & Cholla via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 6m.

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