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

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There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Indio by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    3h 34m
    $122–467

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 17m
    $42–101

  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 / ...
    6h 30m
    $93–136

  4. Drive 228.5 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Indiocar car 228.5 mi
    3h 57m
    $42–61

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    5h 5m
    $171–443

  6. 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
    6h 44m
    $42–87

  7. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $81–134

  8. Bus via Ventura

    1. Take the bus from Hollister and Kellogg EB to Pacific View Mallbus bus 87X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    9h 44m

Goleta to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Indio, 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 Indio Bus Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 30m.

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