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Seven ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley

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By car (475 km)
5 h 12 min
475 km.
from $26
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Rideshare
5 h 12 min
475 km.
from $18.07
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport)
3 h 52 min
401 km.
from $243.55
Bus, Train
7 h 38 min
402 km.
from $87.59
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport)
4 h 59 min
401 km.
from $279.24
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 14 min
401 km.
from $200.73

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 Palo
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.12–$7.65
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo
Ave. Duration:
48 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
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
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

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 Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $27.17 - $103.26 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 52m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero via San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Silicon Valley?

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

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Silicon Valley is 466 km. The road distance is 494.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 7h 38m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $41.30 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $103.26 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Santa Barbara to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 522+ hotels available in Silicon Valley. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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