There are 2 ways to get from Coalinga to Santa Barbara by car or train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalinga to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Coalinga to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Coalinga and Santa Barbara is 229 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Coalinga to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalinga to Santa Barbara is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Coalinga to Santa Barbara.
There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Coalinga, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Coalinga to Santa Barbara. However, you can drive to Paso Robles Amtrak Station then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can drive from Coalinga to Santa Barbara in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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