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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Gilroy and Santa Barbara is 274 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Gilroy to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Gilroy to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Gilroy to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Santa Barbara is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Gilroy to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 284+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Gilroy to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 41m
Drive 244.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Santa Barbara244.1 mi
4h 27m
$45–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
7h 47m
$63–254
Caltrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 27m
$62–311
Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
6h 18m
$68–330
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gilroy to Santa MariaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Anacapa at AnapamuMidday
6h 50m
$46–63

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gilroy to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 272.2 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Santa Barbara via Salinas in around 7h 41m.

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