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

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Hayward to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Hayward and Santa Barbara is 311 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $40 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Hayward to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $40 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $380 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Hayward to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Hayward to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Hayward to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Santa Barbara is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Hayward to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hayward to Santa Barbara?

Book your Hayward to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 269+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Hayward to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hayward to Santa Barbara by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

BART, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Hayward to West Oaklandsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 31m
$50–290
Bus via San Jose
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45m
$43–131
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 25m
$44–145
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 45m
$62–372
Drive 301.2 mi
1. Drive from Hayward to Santa Barbaracar 301.2 mi
5h 28m
$55–80

Hayward to Santa Barbara by subway and bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $55–360 and the journey takes 7h 46m.

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