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How to get fromPalm Springs to Montecitoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Montecito by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 52m

  2. Drive 196.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Montecitocar car 196.7 mi
    3h 25m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 17m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    6h 46m
    $63–406

  5. Bus, train via Camarillo

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Camarillo Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 81 / ...
    9h 29m

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

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Montecito via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly.

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