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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)planeSBA - PSP
    3h 29m
    $64–366

  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 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 32m

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest 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 Santa Barbara Airport to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 32m.

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