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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to La Quinta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    3h 44m
    $128–468

  2. Drive 230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to La Quintacar car 230.5 mi
    4h 1m
    $43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 24m
    $80–144

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 49m
    $80–149

  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
    7h 30m
    $127–174

  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 13m
    $113–150

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American 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 Hollister & Nectarine to La Quinta via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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