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

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 4h and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Pleasanton and Santa Barbara is 296 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara without a car is to BART and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $55 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Pleasanton to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.

Where does the Pleasanton to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Pleasanton to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Santa Barbara is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Pleasanton to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, and bus

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

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BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h
$51–340
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
9h 11m
$57–139
Train
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 45m
$73–150
Drive 299.8 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Santa Barbaracar 299.8 mi
5h 28m
$55–79
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 50m
$51–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 33m

Pleasanton to Santa Barbara by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pleasanton to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Barbara via San Jose Station and San Jose in around 9h 45m.

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