There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tulare by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tulare is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Tulare is 222 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tulare without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Santa Barbara to Tulare, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Tulare bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Tulare bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tulare is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tulare.
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Tulare Bus Stop via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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