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

The cheapest way to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara is to line 110 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $50 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Pacifica and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacifica to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Daly City BART Station, 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Pacifica to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Pacifica and Santa Barbara is 290 miles. The road distance is 320.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 9h and costs $45 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Pacifica to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara is to bus via San Francisco which takes 9h and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $70 - $390 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Pacifica to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pacifica to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacifica to Santa Barbara is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Pacifica to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Pacifica to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Pacifica to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.

Line 110 bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 17m
$51–296
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
9h
$46–147
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
11h 9m
$72–384
Drive 318.4 mi
1. Drive from Pacifica to Santa Barbaracar 318.4 mi
5h 47m
$59–84
Line 110 bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 56m
$53–314
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 6m

Pacifica to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

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9hAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Santa Barbara via Daly City BART-Bay 4, Daly City, Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 11h 9m.

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