How to Travel from
Carmel to Santa Barbara
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Carmel to Santa Barbara
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 676 km)
35 h 38 min
3676 km.
from $202
Other
Bus
2 d 1 h 51 min
3018 km.
from $624.75
Train
2 d 5 h 39 min
3018 km.
from $665.25
Bus, Plane (Fly to Los Angeles International Airport)
8 h 36 min
3018 km.
from $378.98
Bus, Plane (Fly to Meadows Field Airport)
11 h 48 min
3018 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
11 h 15 min
3018 km.
from $412.24
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from Indianapolis to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$636.93
Plane from Indianapolis to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Indianapolis to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$535.02
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$382.16
Plane from Indianapolis to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
10h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$445.85
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$764.32
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$471.33
Plane from Indianapolis to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$585.98
Plane from Indianapolis to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$1,019.09
Plane from Indianapolis to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$305.73
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Indianapolis to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$700.62
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81
Plane from Indianapolis to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Allegiant Air
Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Indianapolis to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$471.33
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$140.12
Bus from Salinas to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91
Train from Van Nuys to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Groome Transportation
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$82.80
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$53.50
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.43–$95.54
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $25 - $86.96 and takes 8h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / Crossroads and arriving at Santa Barbara via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
How far is it from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
The distance between Carmel and Santa Barbara is 443 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.
How do I travel from Carmel to Santa Barbara without a car?
The best way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Carmel to Santa Barbara bus from?
Carmel to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Train, bus or fly from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
The best way to get from Carmel to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $86.96 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $706.52 and takes 7h 21m.
Where does the Carmel to Santa Barbara bus arrive?
Carmel to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Can I drive from Carmel to Santa Barbara?
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Santa Barbara is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Carmel to Santa Barbara.
Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?
There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $55.60 per night.
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