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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Santa Barbara

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

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Navigate from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Continue onto Market Street
11 m
Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue
1 km 658 m
Keep right onto US 101 and take US 101 South, I 80 East toward Oakland, San Jose
57 km 78 m
Turn right onto Anacapa Street
290 m
Turn left onto East De la Guerra Street
11 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$535.79

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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:
$42.10–$153.08
Bus from San Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from San Francisco to Uc
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

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:
$34.44–$114.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $29.35 - $97.83 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is 458 km. The road distance is 542.1 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $29.35 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Santa Barbara bus from?

San Francisco to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Santa Barbara train from?

San Francisco to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $97.83 and takes 8h 25m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the San Francisco to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

San Francisco to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the San Francisco to Santa Barbara train arrive?

San Francisco to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Santa Barbara is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Book your San Francisco to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $55.60 per night.
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