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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Barbara is 245 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $29 - $90.

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

The bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara takes 6h including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Salinas to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

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

Salinas to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 6h and costs $29 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Salinas to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Salinas to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Barbara is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Salinas to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Santa Barbara?

Book your Salinas to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Santa Barbara?

Book your Salinas to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 294+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Salinas to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h
$29–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
6h 6m
$65–110
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Barbara216.8 mi
3h 59m
$40–58
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 51m
$60–353
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
6h 35m
$66–371

Salinas to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 6h

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 6h 6m.

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