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Santa Barbara to Los Gatos

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4 h 55 min
453 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos

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Cheapest
By car (453 km)
4 h 55 min
453 km.
from $24
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Rideshare
4 h 55 min
453 km.
from $17.23
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport)
5 h 43 min
372 km.
from $248.12
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport)
5 h 40 min
372 km.
from $274.75
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 50 min
372 km.
from $196.49
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
7 h 56 min
372 km.
from $168.77
Train, Plane
7 h 35 min
372 km.
from $220.71

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

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
Train from Santa Barbara to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
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 West Oakland to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$9.57
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Train from Santa Clara Station to Winchester
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.88
Bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Winchester
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.88
Bus from Winchester Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
Bus from Berryessa BART to Santa
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

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:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos is to bus which costs $26.09 - $92.39 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 5h and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Los Gatos & Caldwell via San Jose Diridon and Santa Teresa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Gatos is 535 km. The road distance is 471.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $26.09 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Gatos bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $26.09 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 9h. There are no good options to fly between Santa Barbara to Los Gatos.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Gatos bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Los Gatos is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Santa Barbara to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 460+ hotels available in Los Gatos. Prices start at $73.70 per night.
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