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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cold Springsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak) or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cold Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSBA - RNO
    5h 32m
    $126–472

  2. Drive 514.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cold Springscar514.6 mi
    9h 28m
    $94–136

  3. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to OaklandbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno AmtrakbusGreyhound US0870
    14h 13m
    $103–236

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to RenobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 46m

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    5h 37m
    $214–521

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    6h 21m
    $159–459

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus
    17h 5m

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to RenotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    17h 55m
    $179–326

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cold Springs, Washoe County, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cold Springs via Oakland, Reno Amtrak, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS, and Echo Avenue and Moya Boulevard in around 14h 13m.

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