How far is it from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Golden Gate Bridge and Santa Barbara is 296 miles.

How do I travel from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara without a car is to travel and ferry and bus via San Francisco which takes 8h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara by unknown, ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, 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.

Travel, ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd St
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4h 41m
Travel, ferry, bus via San Francisco
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
8h 17m
Travel, ferry, train
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbara
11h 24m
Travel, ferry, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart St
4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseum
5. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
4h 48m
Travel, ferry, bus
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
9h 57m

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

25Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara.

Launch map view

Distance: 294.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 8h 17m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.