There are 3 ways to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8m$64–112Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Paula to Palm Springscar 167.2 mi
2h 58m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 35m
Santa Paula to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Oxnard, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Santa Paula and Palm Springs is 198 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Santa Paula to Palm Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Oxnard station.
Santa Paula to Palm Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to Palm Springs is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Santa Paula to Palm Springs.
There are 1611+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Oxnard, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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