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How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to Salinas

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Schedule

Santa Barbara → Salinas

15:07
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - San Luis Obispo - Salinas 4 transfers
Duration: 8 hours 32 min
23:39
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Anacapa & Anapamu, Duration: 8 min
15:15
Anacapa & Anapamu
Duration: 1 hours 39 min
16:54
Santa Maria Transit Center
Connector
Transfer in Santa Maria, 16 min
17:10
Santa Maria Transit Center
Duration: 1 hours 11 min
18:21
Higuera at South (N)
RTA - Santa Maria / San Luis Obispo
Walk to South at Parker (E), Duration: 3 min
19:22
South at Parker (E)
Duration: 4 min
19:27
San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly/LOVR/Amtrak
Walk to San Luis Obispo, Duration: 16 sec
20:45
San Luis Obispo
Duration: 2 hours 50 min
23:35
Salinas
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
17:42
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - San Luis Obispo - Salinas 2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 57 min
23:39
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Santa Barbara, Duration: 16 min
17:58
Santa Barbara
Duration: 2 hours 41 min
20:39
San Luis Obispo
Pacific Surfliner
Transfer in San Luis Obispo, 6 min
20:45
San Luis Obispo
Duration: 2 hours 50 min
23:35
Salinas
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
19:39
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Salinas 1 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 30 min
01:09
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Santa Barbara, Duration: 16 min
19:55
Santa Barbara
Duration: 5 hours 10 min
01:05
Salinas
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
19:22
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Salinas 3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 43 min
02:05
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Anacapa & Anapamu, Duration: 8 min
19:30
Anacapa & Anapamu
Duration: 1 hours 39 min
21:09
Santa Maria Transit Center
Connector
Transfer in Santa Maria, 6 min
21:15
Santa Maria Transit Center
Duration: 9 min
21:24
Cypress at S Nicholson (Outbound)
Rt 3. Transit Center to Marian Hospital to PVH School, via E. Main, Suey Ln.
Walk to Santa Maria IHOP, Duration: 1 min
23:15
Santa Maria IHOP
Duration: 2 hours 45 min
02:00
Salinas
FlixBus: Los Angeles - Oakland
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
19:22
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - San Luis Obispo - Salinas 4 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 43 min
02:05
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Anacapa & Anapamu, Duration: 8 min
19:30
Anacapa & Anapamu
Duration: 1 hours 39 min
21:09
Santa Maria Transit Center
Connector
Transfer in Santa Maria, 1 hours 1 min
22:10
Santa Maria Transit Center
Duration: 1 hours 11 min
23:21
Higuera at South (N)
RTA - Santa Maria / San Luis Obispo
Walk to South at Parker (E), Duration: 3 min
23:37
South at Parker (E)
Duration: 4 min
23:42
San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly/LOVR/Amtrak
Walk to San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue, Duration: 7 min
23:55
San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue
Duration: 2 hours 5 min
02:00
Salinas
FlixBus: Los Angeles - Oakland
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
21:44
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Salinas 1 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 35 min
03:19
Salinas (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Salinas
Start
Walk to Santa Barbara, Duration: 16 min
22:00
Santa Barbara
Duration: 5 hours 15 min
03:15
Salinas
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish

Two ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Salinas

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Navigate from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Continue onto East De la Guerra Street
145 m
Turn left onto Santa Barbara Street
291 m
Turn left onto East Carrillo Street
1 km 34 m
Keep right
70 m
Turn slight right onto East Market Street
1 km 445 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

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

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 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 Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$140.33
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

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:
$24.24–$89.30
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to bus which costs $20.65 - $76.09 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is 397 km. The road distance is 373.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 .

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

The bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Salinas train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29.35 - $119.57 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Salinas is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Santa Barbara to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

Book your Santa Barbara to Salinas train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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