There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 20m$134–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 6m$33–95Drive 235.6 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove235.6 mi
4h 27m$43–63Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
8h$92–290
Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lighthouse Ave / Del Monte Blvd via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove is 274 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 8h 6m.
Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Santa Barbara to Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $65–330 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, 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.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $29–90
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $70
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