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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Aptosby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Aptos by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $33–99

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    8h 8m
    $53–336

  3. Drive 245.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Aptoscar245.1 mi
    4h 34m
    $45–65

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    6h 18m
    $48–256

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    6h 35m
    $64–383

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    7h 36m
    $119–418

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    8h 18m
    $75–269

Santa Barbara to Aptos by bus and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $45–330 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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