What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara is to tram and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Union St & Columbus Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Pier 39 and Santa Barbara is 292 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 7h 55m and costs $40 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Santa Barbara bus from?

Pier 39 to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara is to bus via San Francisco which takes 7h 55m and costs $40 - $150. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Pier 39 to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Santa Barbara is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 269+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Pier 39 to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara by tram, 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.

Tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Market St & 2nd Sttram
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 19m
$52–286
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 55m
$42–142
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
11h 1m
$66–374
Drive 324.7 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Santa Barbaracar 324.7 mi
5h 55m
$60–86
Tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 21m
$52–322
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 30m

Pier 39 to Santa Barbara by foot and bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Pier 39, 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 vehicle from Pier 39 to Santa Barbara via Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 11h 1m.

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