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How to get fromReno to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak) or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeRNO - SBA
    4h 41m
    $56–315

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to OaklandbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    13h 10m
    $78–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    15h 27m
    $100–240

  4. Drive 502.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Santa Barbaracar502.9 mi
    9h 1m
    $92–133

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
    17h 2m

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    18h 5m
    $153–548

Reno to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Oakland in around 13h 10m.

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