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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Santa Barbaraby car, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Barbara by car, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    7h 53m
    $50–95

  2. Drive 220.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Santa Barbaracar car 220.6 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 17m
    $58–97

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    7h 13m
    $66–402

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 53m
    $69–130

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 17m.

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