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Palm Desert to Santa Barbara

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3 h 41 min
349 km.
from $19
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Six ways to Travel from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest
By car (349 km)
3 h 41 min
349 km.
from $19
Other
Rideshare
3 h 41 min
349 km.
from $13.28
Bus, Train
7 h 18 min
314 km.
from $5.43
Bus
7 h 42 min
314 km.
from $71.63
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
10 h 10 min
314 km.
from $118.67
Bus, Plane
4 h 50 min
315 km.
from $436.58

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$702.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$408.72

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$1,213.40
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$1,021.81

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.58–$102.18

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$61.31
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.50–$53.65

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.64–$95.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Palm Desert and Santa Barbara is 373 km. The road distance is 349.6 km.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Santa Barbara bus from?

Palm Desert to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $21.74 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $239.13 - $923.91 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Palm Desert to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Santa Barbara is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Palm Desert to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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