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How to get fromDavis to Santa Barbaraby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Davis to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSMF - SBA
    4h 35m
    $58–355

  2. Train, bus via Fairfield

    1. Take the train from Davis to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
    10h 31m
    $68–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    11h 7m
    $65–700

  4. Drive 376.1 mi

    1. Drive from Davis to Santa Barbaracar376.1 mi
    6h 43m
    $69–100

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSFO - SBA
    5h 48m
    $74–312

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeOAK - SBA
    5h 19m
    $72–334

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to OaklandtrainCapitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa BarbarabusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 14m

Davis to Santa Barbara by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $65–700 and the journey takes 11h 7m.

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