Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA

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Next departures to Palm Springs

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Palm Springs
    Destination location: Indian Canyon Dr
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Palm Springs
    Destination location: Indian Canyon Dr
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Palm Springs
    Destination location: Palm Springs Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Palm Springs
    Destination location: Palm Springs Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Palm Springs
    Destination location: Palm Springs Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santa Barbara to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance193 miles (311 km)
Latest bus departure12:40pm

Santa Barbara to Palm Springs Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $196 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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.

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