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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Indio by plane, train, bus, bus (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 44m
    $125–483

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 39m
    $30–55

  3. Train, bus

    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
    $48–114

  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
    4h 59m
    $176–473

  6. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    6h 50m
    $93–128

  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 5m
    $86–142

Goleta to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest 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 Fairview & Carson to Indio Bus Station via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Downtown in around 6h 39m.

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