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How to Travel from

San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

San Francisco Bay
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Transport providers

Airlines

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

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 Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Bayshore Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

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 Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
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

Other operators

Alcatraz Cruises

Phone:
+1.888.467.6256
Website:
cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
Other from Alcatraz to San
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara is to ferry and bus via San Francisco which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

How far is it from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Francisco Bay and Santa Barbara is 450 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara without a car is to ferry and bus via San Francisco which takes 8h 55m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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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