What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Santa Barbara via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Mountain View and Santa Barbara is 298 miles. The road distance is 289.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus from?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Santa Barbara train from?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Mountain View to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Mountain View to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Santa Barbara is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Mountain View to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Mountain View to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Mountain View to Santa Barbara by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (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.

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 15m
$49–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 14m
$44–85
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 20m
$48–100
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 4m
$70–136
Drive 287.5 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Santa Barbaracar 287.5 mi
5h 14m
$53–76
Tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
5h 6m
$54–336

Mountain View to Santa Barbara by train and bus

4Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 296.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 7h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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