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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Santa Barbara is to bus and train which costs $130 - $380 and takes 26h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Santa Barbara is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $450.

How far is it from Boulder to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Boulder and Santa Barbara is 973 miles. The road distance is 1100.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 1m and costs $130 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Boulder to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 6:49 PM in Boulder and 5:49 PM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Boulder to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Santa Barbara is 1100 miles. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Boulder to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Boulder to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane DEN - SBA
6h 26m
$92–448
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
26h 1m
$133–373
Bus, train via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain
45h 28m
$188–723
Drive 1,093.7 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Santa Barbaracar 1,093.7 mi
17h 45m
$200–289
Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
9h 57m

Boulder to Santa Barbara by bus and train

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26h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 967.4 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boulder to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the bus to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, walk to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 6, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 20th St to Santa Barbara via Union Station Gate B17, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 26h 1m.

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