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Three ways to Travel from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, Ca

Composite routes from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, Ca

Cheapest
5 h 38 min
Car
520 km.
from $28
Other
10 h 5 min
444 km.
from $133.33

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–$420.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27

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 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:
$33.17–$114.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $32.61 - $130.43 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at State & Los Olivos via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, CA is 458 km. The road distance is 539.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $163.04 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA bus arrive?

San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, CA.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara, CA?

There are 197+ hotels available in Santa Barbara, CA. Prices start at $56 per night.
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