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

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    3h 15m
    $63–384

  2. Drive 208.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Palm Springscar car 208.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–55

  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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $56–114

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 5m
    $110–153

Goleta to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 5m.

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