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Bus Santa Barbara to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance195 miles (314 km)
Latest bus departure6:25 PM

Santa Barbara to Palm Springs Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs.

Bus service from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Palm Springs from Santa Barbara, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 6:25PM
Minimum Price$41
Average Ticket Price$50
Minimum Trip Duration6h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h10m
Distance195 miles (314 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Palm Springs

You can take a bus or a train to go from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Palm Springs. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs takes around 7h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 6h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 185 miles (298 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Palm Springs is 185 miles (298 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 6:00 AM and 6:25 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs start their journey at Train Station and wind up at Palm Springs Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $37.

You can expect to pay around $50 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $37 and $95, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Palm Springs, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Architecture, Indian Canyons, Biking and Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Palm Springs by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

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