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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 17m
    $51–103

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    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
    6h 36m
    $38–139

  3. Drive 228.5 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Indiocar228.5 mi
    3h 55m
    $42–61

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    3h 48m
    $123–435

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to IndiobusSan José
    7h 16m
    $96–127

  6. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    8h
    $83–105

Goleta to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Indio Bus Station via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours.

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