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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    3h 28m
    $97–430

  2. Drive 223.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Goleta to Palm Desertcar car 223.4 mi
    3h 53m
    $41–59

  3. 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 Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 40m
    $60–124

  4. 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 / ...
    7h 42m
    $93–137

  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 58m
    $146–413

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hollister and Kellogg EB to Camarillo stationbus bus 85X / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 49m

Goleta to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Palm Desert, 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 42m.

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