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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton is to fly and BART which takes 3h 50m and costs $65 - $460.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Pleasanton?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pleasanton Station via San Jose Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Pleasanton is 321 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 11m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Pleasanton train from?

Santa Barbara to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Pleasanton train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Pleasanton is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton.

Where can I stay near Pleasanton?

There are 171+ hotels available in Pleasanton.

Santa Barbara to Pleasanton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4h 29m
$44–252
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
8h 11m
$57–120
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain ACETrain
9h 18m
$82–146
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pleasantoncar 298.7 mi
5h 29m
$55–79
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3h 50m
$66–451
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
6h 45m
$97–518
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain ACETrain
9h 57m

Santa Barbara to Pleasanton by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Pleasanton Station via San Jose and San Jose Station in around 9h 18m.

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