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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via South Strip Transit Terminal and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Boulder?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Boulder is 974 miles. The road distance is 1099.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 27h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Boulder bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:04 PM in Santa Barbara and 2:04 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Boulder is 1100 miles. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 156+ hotels available in Boulder.

Santa Barbara to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN)SBA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 46m
$114–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminal
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
27h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
30h 17m
$189–387
Drive 1,093.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Boulder1,093.5 mi
17h 43m
$200–289
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)LAX - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 24m
$271–864
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)BFL - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 47m
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)BUR - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 26m
$117–543

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN) flights

58Weekly Planes

4h 4mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 968 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Broadway & Euclid Ave via South Strip Transit Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 27h 37m.

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