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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Shorelineby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Shoreline by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Shoreline North/185thtram tram
    6h
    $96–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 21m
    $142–326

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 2m
    $287–645

  4. Drive 1,120.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Shorelinecar car 1,120.3 mi
    19h 34m
    $205–296

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Shoreline North/185thtram tram
    9h 6m
    $106–441

Santa Barbara to Shoreline by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Aurora Ave N & N 175th St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, and Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way in around 26h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $280–650 and the journey takes 31h 30m.

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