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

The cheapest way to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $300.

Is there a direct train between Millbrae and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Millbrae to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Millbrae to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Millbrae and Santa Barbara is 275 miles. The road distance is 310.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $45 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Millbrae to Santa Barbara train from?

Millbrae to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from Millbrae to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 7h 42m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $60 - $370 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Millbrae to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Millbrae to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Millbrae to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Millbrae to Santa Barbara is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Millbrae to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 25m
$49–292
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 42m
$45–146
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 42m
$63–369
Drive 309 mi
1. Drive from Millbrae to Santa Barbaracar 309 mi
5h 35m
$57–82
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 30m

Millbrae to Santa Barbara by train and bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Millbrae to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 273.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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