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Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco

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5 h 38 min
520 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Santa Barbara, Ca to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (520 km)
5 h 38 min
520 km.
from $28
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Rideshare
5 h 38 min
520 km.
from $6.78
Train
9 h 1 min
444 km.
from $133.02
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport)
3 h 55 min
443 km.
from $268.23
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
5 h 39 min
443 km.
from $159.86
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
5 h 59 min
443 km.
from $232.36

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $32.61 - $130.43 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Arrellaga & Castillo and arriving at San Francisco via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct flight between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco?

Yes, there are direct flights between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco; these take 1h 14m and cost $119.57 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco?

The distance between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco is 461 km. The road distance is 540 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus from?

Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $54.35 - $163.04 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus arrive?

Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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