What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via E Washington St & Ellis St, 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Santa Barbara is 353 miles. The road distance is 382.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara bus from?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.

Where does the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Can I share a ride from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
5h 50m
$57–320
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 44m
$84–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from E Washington St & Ellis St to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
10h 34m
$66–131
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain
12h 45m
$99–251
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
5h 51m
$67–379
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
6h 14m
$68–308
Bus via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from E Washington St & Ellis St to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbarabus
13h 15m
$131–248
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Santa Barbararideshare 380.1 mi
6h 54m
Drive 380.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbaracar 380.1 mi
6h 54m
$70–101

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Santa Barbara by bus

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10h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.6 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Petaluma, E Washington St & Ellis St, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 10h 34m.

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