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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain
    4h 42m
    $72–423

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain
    6h 22m
    $62–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to OaklandbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni LnbusB
    9h 50m
    $66–147

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to DavistrainCoast Starlight
    10h 50m
    $100–160

  5. Drive 375.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Daviscar375.5 mi
    6h 45m
    $69–99

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain
    5h 58m
    $84–404

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    7h 36m
    $171–414

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to EmeryvillebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to DavistrainCapitol Corridor / ...
    10h 13m

Santa Barbara to Davis by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Ln via Oakland, West Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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