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Santa Barbara to Carmel

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By car (389 km)
4 h 17 min
389 km.
from $21
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4 h 17 min
389 km.
from $14.80

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$1,032.61

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$923.91
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$336.96
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$402.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$119.57
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$76.09

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$81.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel is to bus which costs $25 - $81.52 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Rio Road / Oliver via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Carmel is 443 km. The road distance is 407.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carmel bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $81.52 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $978.26 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Carmel bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Carmel is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 266+ hotels available in Carmel. Prices start at $63.57 per night.
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