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Palo Alto to Santa Barbara

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5 h 9 min
473 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara

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By car (473 km)
5 h 9 min
473 km.
from $26
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Rideshare
5 h 9 min
473 km.
from $17.99
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
4 h 2 min
400 km.
from $243.70
Train, Bus
8 h 32 min
400 km.
from $89.07
Train, Plane (Caltrain)
5 h 36 min
400 km.
from $315.54
Bus, Plane
6 h 40 min
400 km.
from $202.07

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 California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

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
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

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

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 Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $26.09 - $97.83 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Santa Barbara via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara is 468 km. The road distance is 492.6 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Santa Barbara bus from?

Palo Alto to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train from?

Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $40.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $97.83 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Santa Barbara is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Palo Alto 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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