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

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Coachella Valley by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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)plane plane SBA - PSP
    3h 25m
    $97–427

  2. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    8h 59m
    $39–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 55m
    $94–137

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 9m
    $45–91

  5. Drive 220.6 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Coachella Valleycar car 220.6 mi
    3h 47m
    $41–59

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 59m
    $66–132

Goleta to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Cook at Berger via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 7h 55m.

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