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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Gilbert is to train and bus which costs $70 - $180 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Gilbert is to fly and line 56 bus and line 108 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $75 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Gilbert?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Gilbert. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Washington St & 41st Pl, Priest Dr & Washington St and Elliot Rd & Priest Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Gilbert?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Gilbert is 490 miles. The road distance is 490 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Gilbert without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $60 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Santa Barbara to Gilbert, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Gilbert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Gilbert bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Gilbert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Gilbert?

Gilbert is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 2:53 AM in Santa Barbara and 3:53 AM in Gilbert.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Gilbert?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Gilbert is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Santa Barbara to Gilbert.

Where can I stay near Gilbert?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Gilbert.

Santa Barbara to Gilbert - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 56 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Gilbert by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, 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, line 56 bus, line 108 bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
2. Take the bus from Priest Dr & Washington St to Priest Dr & Elliot Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Priest Dr to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rdbus
5h 28m
$76–448
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
13h
$63–164
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Gilberttaxi
13h 10m
$148–312
Drive 487.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Gilbertcar 487.2 mi
8h 1m
$89–129
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
8h 5m
$170–677
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
8h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Phoenixbus San Jose
15h 26m
$72–173

Santa Barbara to Gilbert by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

13hAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.9 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Gilbert, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Washington St & 41st Pl, Priest Dr & Washington St, Priest Dr & Elliot Rd, and Elliot Rd & Priest Dr in around 13h.

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