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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Santa Barbara is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $75 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Chico to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Chico and Santa Barbara is 419 miles. The road distance is 460.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Chico to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Chico to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Chico to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Chico to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $490 and takes 14h.

Where does the Chico to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Chico to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Santa Barbara is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Chico to Santa Barbara.

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

Book your Chico to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 302+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Santa Barbara by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
6h 36m
$76–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
12h 35m
$74–262
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
14h
$100–490
Drive 457.9 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Santa Barbaracar 457.9 mi
8h 22m
$84–121
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
9h 17m
$95–361

Chico to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

12h 35mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chico to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 416.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $100–490 and the journey takes 14h.

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