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How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to Mountain View

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$8.29

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.62–$108.43
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Train from Milpitas Station to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.88

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mountain View is to bus which costs $27.17 - $103.26 and takes 7h 40m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino & Castro via San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Mountain View?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Mountain View is 476 km. The road distance is 486.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mountain View without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $27.17 - $103.26 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mountain View is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $27.17 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $141.30 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Mountain View train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Mountain View is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 664+ hotels available in Mountain View. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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