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How to get fromGoleta to Idyllwildby train, bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Idyllwild by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi
    7h 8m

  2. Drive 209.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Idyllwildcar209.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $39–56

  3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    2. Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Idyllwildcar
    5h 20m
    $64–406

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi
    7h 14m
    $172–211

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Idyllwildcar
    6h 52m
    $83–327

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Idyllwild. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can drive from Goleta to Idyllwild in around 3h 45m.

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