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

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    6h 52m
    $74–138

  2. Drive 197 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to Palm Springscar car 197 mi
    3h 27m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 7m
    $64–102

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    6h 5m
    $62–388

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Montecito to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours.

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