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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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
    7h 8m

  2. Drive  167.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Paula to Palm Springscar car 167.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–42

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 20m

  4. Line 60 bus, line 50 bus, train, bus, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula City Hall to Pacific View Mallbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Camarillo stationbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 11
    6. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Indian Canyon at Alejobus bus 1
    9h 40m
    $34–59

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  • Distance: 196.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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 Bakersfield and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 20m.

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