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

The cheapest way to get from Gilbert to Santa Barbara is to bus and train which costs $70 - $190 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilbert to Santa Barbara is to line 108 bus and line 56 bus and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Gilbert and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilbert to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Priest Dr & Elliot Rd, Washington St & Priest Dr, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Gilbert to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Gilbert and Santa Barbara is 490 miles. The road distance is 490.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilbert to Santa Barbara without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 50m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Gilbert to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Gilbert to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Gilbert to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Gilbert to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Gilbert and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Gilbert. It is currently 10:21 AM in Gilbert and 9:21 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Gilbert to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilbert to Santa Barbara is 490 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Gilbert to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Gilbert to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 108 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Gilbert to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Line 108 bus, line 56 bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd to Elliot Rd & Priest Dr
2. Take the bus from Priest Dr & Elliot Rd to Priest Dr & Washington St
3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
5h 34m
$67–378
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Gilbert to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
11h 50m
$159–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
13h 21m
$70–158
Drive 487.2 mi
1. Drive from Gilbert to Santa Barbara487.2 mi
7h 58m
$89–129
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)PHX - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
8h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles - PacoimaNogales
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
15h 5m
$72–183

Gilbert to Santa Barbara by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 21mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Elliot Rd & Priest Dr, Priest Dr & Elliot Rd, Priest Dr & Washington St, Washington St & Priest Dr, Washington St & 25th St, 24th St & Jefferson St, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 21m.

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