The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £89.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Palm Springs, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
20:556h45Santa Barbara, CA3:40Palm Springs, CA£891One-way0 changes
20:556h45Santa Barbara, CA3:40Palm Springs, CA£891One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 298 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£79 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £258 Average Price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:55 Santa Barbara, CA | 6h45 | 3:40 Palm Springs, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA by train, flight or coach
Compare train, flight and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA
Buses from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £33 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 18:45. The fastest coach covers the 298 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 298 km |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 18:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA with Greyhound for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara, CA to Palm Springs, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palm Springs, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
