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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Indioby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Indio by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 25m
    $40–127

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 3m
    $55–184

  3. Drive 220.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Indiocar220.2 mi
    3h 47m
    $41–59

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    5h 11m
    $120–462

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    6h 30m
    $55–174

  6. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    7h 46m
    $87–181

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    6h 4m
    $149–483

Santa Barbara to Indio by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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