What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena is to bus via San Francisco which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena is to drive which takes 8h 27m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Point Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Point Arena. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Point Arena Pharmacy via Townsend St & 5th St, Mission St & 2nd St and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Point Arena?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Point Arena is 478 miles. The road distance is 449.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 13h 55m and costs $55 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena?

It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Point Arena bus from?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Point Arena bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Point Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Point Arena is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Santa Barbara to Point Arena.

Where can I stay near Point Arena?

There are 75+ hotels available in Point Arena.

Santa Barbara to Point Arena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Point Arena by bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus, plane, 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.

Bus via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy95
13h 55m
$59–148
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy
10h 3m
$54–271
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oakland
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arena
14h 32m
$89–147
Drive 446.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Point Arena446.9 mi
8h 27m
$82–118
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)LAX - STS
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacy
9h 46m
$109–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy95
14h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oakland
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy95
15h 54m
$83–147
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)BUR - STS
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacy
10h 24m
$74–372
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafael
3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy
10h 24m
$80–422
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SBA - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martinez
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Point Arena Pharmacy
12h 12m

Santa Barbara to Point Arena by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 55mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.3 mi
Duration: 13h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Point Arena Pharmacy via San Francisco, Townsend St & 5th St, Market St & 2nd St, Mission St & 2nd St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 13h 55m.

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