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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    3h 40m
    $40–244

  2. Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San FranciscobusFlixBus 2005
    7h 25m
    $44–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OaklandtrainCoast Starlight
    9h 28m
    $61–103

  4. Drive 324 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Exploratoriumcar324 mi
    5h 52m
    $60–86

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
    3h 52m
    $50–340

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLAX - SFO
    5h 58m
    $143–573

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeLAX - OAK
    6h 2m
    $133–479

  8. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San FranciscobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 59m

Santa Barbara to Exploratorium by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Exploratorium, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco once daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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