What is the cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $55 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Mill Valley and Santa Barbara is 300 miles. The road distance is 337.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 8h 59m and costs $45 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Santa Barbara bus from?

Mill Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus via San Francisco which takes 8h 59m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Mill Valley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Santa Barbara is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Mill Valley to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 3m
$58–278
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
8h 59m
$49–146
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
10h 1m
$145–201
Drive 335.8 mi
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Santa Barbara335.8 mi
6h 10m
$62–89
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
5h 43m
$64–329
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 37m

Mill Valley to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

8h 59mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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