What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to bus via San Francisco which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at E Blithedale Ave & Hill St via Townsend St & 5th St, Mission St & 2nd St and Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Mill Valley is 305 miles. The road distance is 337.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 9h 5m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to bus via San Francisco which takes 9h 5m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley.

Where can I stay near Mill Valley?

There are 580+ hotels available in Mill Valley.

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Mill Valley P&R - dropoffbus
5h 11m
$58–272
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
9h 5m
$54–111
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 39m
$148–218
Drive 335.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valleycar 335.9 mi
6h 13m
$62–89
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
5h 31m
$84–499
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 28m

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

9h 5mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley.

Launch map view

Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mill Valley, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.