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How to get fromGoleta to Coachella Valleyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Coachella Valley by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    3h 20m
    $96–405

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus10
    8h 47m
    $38–69

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    8h 1m
    $50–110

  4. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus10
    8h 53m
    $40–48

  5. Drive 220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Coachella Valleycar220.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $41–59

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 59m

Goleta to Coachella Valley by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Cook at Berger via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 8h 1m.

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