There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad MuseumFlixBus 2005
2h 16m$23–55Drive 92.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn92.8 mi
1h 45m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner / ...
3h 20m$30–65Bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis ObispoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Madonna Inn is 93 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $55.
The bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Madonna Inn, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Santa Barbara to Madonna Inn.
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