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

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Alameda to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Alameda and Santa Barbara is 297 miles. The road distance is 314.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Santa Barbara bus from?

Alameda to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

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

Alameda to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Alameda to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Alameda to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alameda to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alameda to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Santa Barbara is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Alameda to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Alameda to Santa Barbara?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alameda to Santa Barbara?

Book your Alameda to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 236+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Alameda to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 19m
$41–235
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 3m
$100–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 10m
$45–180
Drive 313 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Santa Barbaracar 313 mi
5h 42m
$58–83
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 41m
$44–298

Alameda to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

9h 3mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alameda to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 295.7 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 3m.

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