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Six ways to Travel from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara

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By car (465 km)
5 h 3 min
465 km.
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Rideshare
5 h 3 min
465 km.
from $17.69
Train, Plane
4 h 12 min
388 km.
from $244.79
Bus, Plane
6 h 30 min
388 km.
from $200.98
Train, Bus
8 h 42 min
388 km.
from $90.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.69–$178.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$9.57
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
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 San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$102.05
Bus from San Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

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

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $28.26 - $92.39 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Santa Barbara is 480 km. The road distance is 484.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $28.26 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $28.26 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $141.30 and takes 9h. There are no good options to fly between Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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