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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Idyllwild by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
    4h 16m
    $60–364

  2. Drive 209.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station 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

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    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 49m

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
    5h 36m
    $110–357

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station 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

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain91-PV Line
    8h 59m
    $155–188

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest 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 fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) then drive to Idyllwild. Alternatively, 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.

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