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Six ways to Travel from Stanford University to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from Stanford University to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
5 h 15 min
Car
478 km.
from $26
Other
4 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
400 km.
from $266.80
8 h 58 min
Train, Bus
400 km.
from $86.37
5 h 33 min
Train, Plane
400 km.
from $10.87
7 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
400 km.
from $220.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$382.71

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–$344.44

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$7.65
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

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:
$40.82–$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 Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.32–$4.46

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:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$102.05

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

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.10

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle

Phone:
+1 650-723-9362
Email:
Website:
marguerite.stanford.edu
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $25 - $97.83 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Santa Barbara via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Stanford University and Santa Barbara is 469 km. The road distance is 497.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $33.70 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Santa Barbara bus from?

Stanford University to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $39.13 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $97.83 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Stanford University to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Stanford University to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Santa Barbara is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Stanford University to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 203+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $60.92 per night.
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