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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Santa Barbara is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Novato to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Novato and Santa Barbara is 319 miles. The road distance is 348.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 8h 43m and costs $45 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Novato to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Novato to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Novato to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Santa Barbara is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Novato to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 264+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Novato to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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 Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
5h 9m
$57–294
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 43m
$49–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
11h 47m
$74–134
Drive 346.2 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Santa Barbaracar 346.2 mi
6h 19m
$64–92
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
5h 40m
$69–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 25m

Novato to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

8h 43mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novato to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 8h 43m.

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