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How to Travel from

Mountain View to Santa Barbara

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$255.45

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$255.45

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.94
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.94–$11.50

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.15–$153.27
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.21–$114.95
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.38–$102.18

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Train from Mountain View Station to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.89

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
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 Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $26.09 - $97.83 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Santa Barbara via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Mountain View and Santa Barbara is 475 km. The road distance is 486.3 km.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $35.87 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus from?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Santa Barbara train from?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $40.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $97.83 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Mountain View to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Santa Barbara is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Mountain View 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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