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How to get fromPalm Desert to Goletaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Goleta by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePSP - SBA
    4h 11m
    $108–488

  2. Drive 223.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Goletacar223.4 mi
    3h 52m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    7h 34m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    7h 54m
    $50–110

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    4h 51m
    $157–451

  6. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    8h 33m
    $104–156

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hollister & Pine via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 7h 54m.

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