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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Idyllwildby train, bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Idyllwild by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    6h 55m

  2. Drive 200.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Idyllwildcar car 200.8 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $131–210

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar car
    6h 1m
    $60–396

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    7h
    $176–286

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar car
    6h 41m
    $88–416

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Idyllwild. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Casino Morongo, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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