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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Elk Groveby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Elk Grove by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
    4h 37m
    $86–434

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 27m
    $61–150

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    9h 49m
    $99–143

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    12h 34m
    $116–193

  5. Drive 360.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Elk Grovecar360.3 mi
    6h 38m
    $66–95

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    6h 29m
    $175–387

Santa Barbara to Elk Grove by bus and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Elk Grove via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Los Angeles, Main / College, Chinatown Station, and Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $90–170 and the journey takes 11h 28m.

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