Rome2Rio

How to get fromGoleta to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Palm Springs

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    3h 20m
    $62–364

  2. Drive 208.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Palm Springscar208.3 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 41m

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 15m

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 41m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Goleta

Trips to Palm Springs

Popular routes