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How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to San Carlos

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
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 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 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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.98–$6.25
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93

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 Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

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

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from Metro Embarcadero Station to King
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos is to bus which costs $33.70 - $103.26 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 46m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via San Jose Diridon Station and Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Carlos is 455 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $33.70 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to San Carlos bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to San Carlos train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Carlos is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $33.70 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Carlos bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and San Carlos?

It is currently 01:54 at both, Santa Barbara and San Carlos.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Carlos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Carlos is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 535+ hotels available in San Carlos. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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